Bihar rail accident kills 6, days after FM boasts Railways safety record

Interestingly, 64 per cent of the total 44 accidents occurred till November this year was due to the failure of railway staff

At least six people died and 30 injured on Sunday after 11 coaches of Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express derailed at Vaishali district in Bihar. According to preliminary reports, a rail fracture caused the accident at 3.58 am.

The railways has announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to grievously injured and Rs 50,000 to persons who sustained minor injuries. 

The accident has again raised questions on the lack of preparedness to tackle the issue of fractures. On an average, six rail fractures every 100 km were