1,000 underpasses, over bridges: Rail Ministry's plan to prevent mishaps

The DFC has identified 46 crossings where the rail flyovers are to be constructed to prevent rail crossing accidents

The central government is in the process of constructing a Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) with 1,000 over bridges and underpasses to prevent accidents at railway crossings. 550 underpasses have already been built, a report by Hindustan Times (HT) said. 

The DFC has identified 46 crossings where the rail flyovers are to be constructed. The report added that railway crossings constitute around 40 per cent of all rail accidents. 

Once the project is completed, the goods trains will be able to run at a speed of 100 kmph. DFC will meet all the international standards, RK Jain, managing director of the