Govt efforts led to decline of 62pc in train accidents: official

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Jul 10 2019 | 4:10 PM IST

The Centre is working to ensure a safe journey for 23 million passengers using the train service in the country daily and its efforts have led to a decline of 62 per cent in accidents, a senior official said.

Ramesh Chandra Ratn, the chairman of Passenger Service Committee (PSC) of Railway Board, said the railway sector has seen major development in last five years with the addition of 9,500 km track, providing 675 high-speed wifi connections and LEDs at various stations,

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First Published: Jul 10 2019 | 4:10 PM IST

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