Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Bombay HC Slams Railways Over Daily Deaths on Mumbai Trains
The Bombay High Court is very worried about people dying on Mumbai trains, with about 10 deaths a day.
The court wants the railway to make trains safer, like adding automatic doors to stop people from falling out.
They've told the railway to make a plan with a timeline to make things safer.
Even though the railway is trying to improve, the court wants more action because so many people are still getting hurt and dying.
Bombay High Court expressed concern over 10 daily deaths on Mumbai's suburban railway.
The court suggested installing automatic doors to prevent passenger falls.
A detailed safety roadmap and timeline are ordered from the Central and Western Railways.
The Railways reported 3,588 deaths in 2024, averaging 10 per day.
High-level monitoring and multi-disciplinary teams are working on safety improvements.
- Who
- Bombay High Court and the Central and Western Railways.
- What
- Bombay High Court's concern over daily deaths on Mumbai suburban trains and call for safety improvements.
- When
- Following review of railway data and a recent accident.
- Where
- Mumbai suburban railway system.
- Why
- To improve passenger safety and reduce fatalities.
Commuter Activists
Railway Authorities
Safety Measures
Commuter Activists
Demand global best practices including platform-screen doors, wider footholds, and comprehensive fencing.
Railway Authorities
Authorities are improving the network daily, but face constraints.
- Daily Deaths
- Approximately 10
- Total Deaths in 2024
- 3,588
- Court Action
- Ordered safety roadmap and timeline
- Suggested Solution
- Automatic doors
- Recent Incident
- Mumbra accident with 5 fatalities
