Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Mumbai Suburban Railway Sees 2,282 Fatalities in 2024
In 2024, there were a lot of deaths on Mumbai's local trains - over 2,200 people.
These accidents happened because people were crossing the tracks, hit by poles, fell from trains, or fell into the gaps at the platform.
The Railway Minister shared these numbers in response to a question about how safe the trains are.
He said that the local police are in charge of keeping people safe, and the railway police help.
The minister also mentioned the new trains with doors that automatically close, to help prevent accidents.
A special group is looking into a recent accident at Mumbra station.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reported 2,282 fatalities on Mumbai's suburban railway network in 2024.
Fatalities resulted from trespassing, pole hitting, falling from trains, and platform gaps.
Mumbai reported 1408 fatalities, Thane recorded 615, and Raigarh and Navi Mumbai had 128 and 131, respectively.
A committee is investigating a recent incident near Mumbra station.
The minister highlighted passenger safety initiatives, including AC local trains with automatic doors.
- Who
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and GRP
- What
- 2,282 fatalities were reported on Mumbai’s suburban railway network in 2024.
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Mumbai's suburban railway network
- Why
- Fatalities were due to various reasons such as trespassing, pole hitting, and falling.
Government Responsibility
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Responsibility
Government Responsibility
State governments are responsible for law and order on railways.
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- Total Fatalities in 2024
- 2,282
- Primary Cause of Fatalities
- trespassing, pole hitting, falling from trains, and platform gaps
- Mumbai Fatalities
- 1408
- Thane Fatalities
- 615
- Raigarh Fatalities
- 128
- Navi Mumbai Fatalities
- 131
- Minister
- Ashwini Vaishnaw