Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Indian Railways Sees Sharp Decline in Accidents
Indian Railways has seen a big drop in train accidents over the last 12 years.
The number of serious accidents went from 135 in 2014-15 to just 16 in 2025-26, and only two accidents have happened so far in 2026-27.
This is because the government has spent a lot more money on safety, increasing the budget from Rs 39,200 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,20,389 crore in 2026-27.
They have also used new technology like the Kavach 4.0 safety system and improved the tracks and trains.
Additionally, they are hiring more people to help with safety and other jobs.
Indian Railways has seen a significant decrease in train accidents over the last 12 years.
The safety budget has increased more than three-fold from Rs 39,200 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,20,389 crore in 2026-27.
The number of consequential accidents has dropped from 135 in 2014-15 to 16 in 2025-26, with only two accidents reported in 2026-27 till June.
Modern technology, infrastructure, and enhanced maintenance have strengthened rail safety, including the implementation of the Kavach 4.0 safety system.
Recruitment for 1,61,889 vacancies of non-gazetted personnel is ongoing, with a focus on safety categories.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Sharp decline in train accidents and significant increase in safety budget
- When
- Over the last 12 years, with specific data from 2013-14 to 2026-27
- Where
- Across India
- Why
- Due to high priority accorded to safety, modern technology, infrastructure, and enhanced maintenance
Safety Improvements
Budget Allocation
Accident Reduction
Safety Improvements
The number of consequential accidents has significantly decreased from 135 in 2014-15 to 16 in 2025-26, with only two accidents reported in 2026-27 till June.
Budget Allocation
The safety budget has increased more than three-fold from Rs 39,200 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,20,389 crore in 2026-27.
Technological Advancements
Safety Improvements
Modern technology, infrastructure, and enhanced maintenance have strengthened rail safety, including the implementation of the Kavach 4.0 safety system.
Budget Allocation
The budget allocation for safety has been prioritized to support these technological advancements and maintenance practices.
- Budget Increase
- More than three-fold from Rs 39,200 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,20,389 crore in 2026-27
- Accidents in 2014-15
- 135 consequential accidents
- Accidents in 2025-26
- 16 consequential accidents
- Accidents in 2026-27 (till June)
- 2 consequential accidents
- Kavach 4.0 Implementation
- Successfully commissioned on 2,490 route kilometres
- Kavach 4.0 Budget Utilization
- Rs 3874.9 crore up to June 2026
- Recruitment Vacancies
- 1,61,889 vacancies for non-gazetted personnel
- Recruitment Notifications
- 10 Centralised Employment Notifications for 92,116 vacancies in 2024