train safety
Ticket Examiner Charged in Death of Navy Officer's Wife on UP Train: Conflicting Testimonies Emerge
Dec 01, 2025 02:30 am CST
A ticket examiner faces charges after the death of Navy officer Ajay Singh's wife, Arti Yadav, who fell from a moving Patna-Anand Vihar train near Etawah, UP. While her family claims the TTE pushed her following a ticket dispute, five co-passengers assert she jumped voluntarily after being asked to move to the general compartment. The conflicting testimonies have prompted calls for a thorough investigation by the Government Railway Police.
Indian Railways Records Over 61 Lakh Passenger Complaints in Two Years: Security and Cleanliness Top Concerns
Sep 27, 2025 04:02 pm CST
The Indian Railways has received more than 61 lakh passenger complaints during fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25, with security concerns increasing by 64%. While train service complaints rose by 18%, station-related grievances fell by 21%. Security, cleanliness, and electrical failures dominate passenger concerns despite modernization efforts across India's vast railway network.