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Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-07-06): The days of cosmetic touch-ups in the name of improvement in railway services of the country is now over. The incumbent BJP government has proved that it meant every word when it promised to make the rail travel of the citizens of the country safer and better. Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways have managed to set one of its best safety records during the financial year 2017-18, as claimed by an Indian Express report. As per the report, the Railways has, after 35 years, managed less than a hundred accidents in a financial year. Indian Railways’ safety record in 2017-2018 was best in 57 years. According to the official data, as of March 30, 73 accidents were reported across the railway network, compared to 104 in the previous fiscal, the lowest in 57 years. The main reason behind the improvement is track renewal, the railways carried out renewal of 4,405 km of old rails in 2017-2018. The old and obscure railway tracks have led to innumerable derailments into the past. Modi government has repeatedly laid emphasis on development and maintenance of tracks along with the upgrade of the signaling system. The huge amounts of funds released by the government in two successful years for the same shows how firm it is on this commitment. The allocation of funds has not only worked for the improvement of the conditions of the track but has also proved wrong the opposition’s claim that inclusion of rail budget in the financial budget would result in the latter overshadowing the former.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-04-14): Official figures have shown that the Indian Railways had the best safety record in five decades during the 2017-18 fiscal, reports the Indian Express. 73 accidents were reported till 30 March this year, down from last year’s 104. [...] 2017-18 also saw the longest distance traveled by trains at 1,170.7 million train km. Train km is a unit used to measure the corresponding distance traveled by a train per km. The total distance traveled by trains in 1960-61 was a mere 388.1 million train km. [...] When compared to the previous fiscal, data shows the number of accidents have dropped drastically. 2016-17 saw 607 people killed or injured in railway accidents, 74 derailments and 30 accidents at railway crossings while 2017-18 saw these figures go down to 254, 54 and 13 respectively.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-04-14): New Delhi: The railways has maintained the best safety record in 2017-2018 fiscal in over five decades, according to official figures. As of March 30, 73 accidents were reported across the railway network, compared to 104 in the previous fiscal, the lowest in 57 years. [...] Significantly, despite trains having travelled an additional 74 million train km in 2017-2018 as compared to the last five years, accidents have remained at an all time low.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-08-23): According to official figures, railways has maintained the best safety record in 2017-2018 fiscal in over five decades. Across the railway network, 73 accidents were reported as of March 30, compared to 104 in the previous fiscal. This has been the lowest in 57 years. A senior official of the ministry said, "The main reason behind the improvement is track renewal, the railways carried out renewal of 4,405 km of old rails in 2017-2018. This is the highest ever progress of rail renewal and exceeds the target of 4,400 km kept for the year." [...] – Derailments have come down from 78 in 2016-2017 to 54 in 2017-2018. Accidents at level crossings stood at 13 in 2017-2018 in comparison to 30 in the previous year.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-04-29): * effectively 6750, due to one rack of 90 having some damaged fuel. [...] 21 April The government set the 20km radius no-go area. [...] The report called for fundamental changes across the industry, including the government and regulators, to increase openness, trustworthiness and focus on protecting public health and safety.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2015-01-01): 3. Passengers less than 18 years of age. [...] - Wrap yourself and any passengers in blankets and any warm clothing which is handy. [...] - Keep yourself and your passengers as active as possible. DO NOT LET ANYONE GO TO SLEEP.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-09-10): The number of significant railway accidents in the EU fell almost continuously between 2010 and 2020, with the only exceptions being a sharp increase in 2014 (+6.7 %) and a slight increase in 2017 (+2.1 %). In 2021, the number of significant accidents increased by (+4.3 %) and increased again by 221 in 2022 compared with 2021, to a total of 1 615 accidents (+15.9 %). Railway safety has generally improved in the EU, with 614 fewer accidents in 2022 compared with 2010, a reduction of 27.5 %. Following the sharp increase in 2014, the decrease compared with the previous year was particularly marked in 2015 (-12.8 %). The increase in accidents from 2021 to 2022 concerned all accident categories with the exception of two: the number of derailments fell by -6.4 % to 73 accidents in 2022, level crossing accidents by -2.6 % to 416. Other categories all increased: fires in rolling stock (+58.8 %), accidents to persons by rolling stock in motion (excluding suicides) increased by 25 %. The number of collisions increased by 43.3 % to 139 accidents in 2022 and 'other significant railway accidents' by 18.8 % to 114.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2004-02-01): Scorched and roasted with the fire. 13 [...] Labor Opposes, Business Applauds [...] 33. House Hearings, pp. 312-413.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-01-01): If you received equivalent railroad retirement or special guaranty benefits during the year, you'll receive Form RRB-1099, Payments by the Railroad Retirement Board. For an explanation of the information found on your Form RRB-1099, see Pub. 915. [...] Railroad retirement board payments, Form RRB-1099.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-11-15): Safety First, Last, and Always
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-01-01): - Land owned or leased by the operator's parent or guardian; or - A safety training site approved by the department [...] §13002 – Collection by Commissioner. [...] (1) During the period from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise; and (2) At any time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions caused by fog or otherwise, other persons, vehicles and other objects are not clearly discernible for a distance of 500 feet ahead.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-01-11): They got more than they wanted. [...] "Those who were clearly train wrecks when they were in their 20s or 25s turned out to be wonderful octogenarians," he said. "On the other hand, alcoholism and major depression could take people who started life as stars and leave them at the end of their lives as train wrecks."
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-05-14): The Committee of Five [...] The technology of a new age and the interest in historical roots engendered by the approaching Centennial focused new interest on the Declaration in the 1870s and brought about a brief change of home. [...] National Archives, United Kingdom (three copies)
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-09-01): Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 19 (H.B. 1791), Sec. 1, eff. May 18, 2017. [...] (2) a crossing gate is lowered, or a flagger warns of the approach or passage of a train or other on-track equipment; [...] (2) shall listen and look in both directions along the track for an approaching train or other on-track equipment and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment; and (3) may not proceed until the operator determines that the course is clear.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2016-08-19): A "railroad" is a carrier of persons or property upon cars, other than streetcars, operated upon stationary rails. [...] Distance in feet Maximum load in pounds carried between the on any group of 2 extremes of any of 2 or more consecutive axles group of 2 or more consecutive axles 2 axles 3 axles 4 axles 5 axles 6 axles 7 axles 4 35,200 5 35,200 6 35,200 7 35,200 8 and less 35,200 35,200 more than 8 38,000 42,000 9 39,000 42,500 10 40,000 43,500 11 44,000 12 45,000 50,000 13 45,500 50,500 14 46,500 51,500 15 47,500 52,000 16 48,000 52,500 58,000 17 48,500 53,500 58,500 18 49,500 54,000 59,000 19 50,500 54,500 60,000 20 51,000 55,500 60,500 66,000 21 51,500 56,000 61,000 66,500 22 52,500 56,500 61,500 67,000 23 53,000 57,500 62,500 68,000 24 54,000 58,000 63,000 68,500 74,000 25 54,500 58,500 63,500 69,000 74,500 26 55,500 59,500 64,000 69,500 75,000 27 56,000 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,500 28 57,000 60,500 65,500 71,000 76,500 29 57,500 61,500 66,000 71,500 77,000 30 58,500 62,000 66,500 72,000 77,500 31 59,000 62,500 67,500 72,500 78,000 32 60,000 63,500 68,000 73,000 78,500 33 64,000 68,500 74,000 79,000 34 64,500 69,000 74,500 80,000 35 65,500 70,000 75,000 36 68,000 70,500 75,500 37 68,000 71,000 76,000 38 68,000 71,500 77,000 39 68,000 72,500 [...] Section 56-5-1550 was reserved by 2017 Act No. 89, Section 25, effective November 19, 2018.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-08-09): Compare it to other major forms of transportation – with 0.04 deaths per 100 million miles traveled, train travel is much more dangerous than airplanes’ 0.01 deaths per 100 million miles. However, air travel is only as safe as the operator, the equipment, and the training procedures that underlie the flight itself. Without stringent aviation safety training and controls, air travel is unsafe for private and commercial passengers. [...] In 2023, commercial aviation achieved unprecedented safety levels, surpassing all previous years. As noted by a prominent air safety expert, the year marked a historic milestone with the lowest number of accidents and fatalities recorded. [...] Here are some of the prominent accidents we’d like to highlight:
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-12-19): Passenger rail includes commuter rail and Amtrak but not local subway systems and streetcars. According to preliminary 2022 data, there were 677 passenger injuries and seven passenger fatalities on passenger railroad services, according to the DoT. Railroad passenger injuries reached a recent high of 1,812 in 2016 and fell into the triple digits during 2020 (401 injuries), 2021 (525), and 2022 (677). Over the same period, the number of railroad miles traveled fell 66%. [...] The term "trains" is used interchangeably with "railroads" throughout. Railroads include commuter rail and Amtrak.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-06-12): For more specific requirements, carriers and shippers should consult the most current edition of 49 CFR Parts 100-185. Motor carriers should also consult the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. [...] - Interstate, intrastate, and foreign carriers by rail car, aircraft, motor vehicle and vessel. [...] A written report shall be submitted on DOT Form F 5800.1 for all incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials unless excepted. Detailed reporting requirements are contained in 171.16.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-02-03): Fall in the number of railway accidents 9 % fewer railway accidents in the EU-27 in 2019 compared with 2018 The number of significant railway accidents fell between 2010 and 2019, with the exception of two increases in 2014 and 2017. In 2019, the number of accidents decreased by 150 accidents compared with 2018, to a total of 1 516 accidents (-9 %). Railway safety has generally improved in the EU-27, with 713 fewer accidents in 2019 compared with 2010, a reduction of 32 %. In 2015, the decrease compared with the previous year was particularly marked (-13 %). In 2017, however, the number of significant accidents was slightly above the level of 2015. The decrease in accidents from 2018 to 2019 did concern all accident categories with the exception of one: while the number of level crossing accidents (-10 accidents), derailments (-1 accident), accidents to persons by rolling stock in motion (excl. suicides) (-144 accidents), collisions (-6 accidents) and fires in rolling stock (-16 accidents) all decreased in 2019 compared with 2018, other significant railway accidents (+27 accidents) increased. Accident figures are comparable from 2010 onwards, following the implementation of common definitions across all Member States. Prior to 2010, Belgium, Poland and Slovakia generally reported all railway accidents instead of only significant accidents.
Claim: Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-04-10)
Evidence (2019-04-10): The picture in the post is the one taken in the context of Sachin Tendulkar briefing Modi about the release of his biopic “Sachin: A Billion Dreams”. So, the claim made in the post is MISLEADING.
Claim: Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-04-10)
Evidence (2024-06-18): Sachin Tendulkar, wife Anjali meet comedian Trevor Noah, discuss importance of 'timing' T20 World Cup 2024: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali met popular comedian Trevor Noah in the United States. Tendulkar said he and his wife discussed the 'importance of timing' and learned about Trevor's brush with cricket in his childhood. Legendary Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali met and greeted popular comedian Trevor Noah in the United States. Tendulkar shared a photo from their surprise meeting along the sidelines of the ongoing T20 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies.
Claim: Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-04-10)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Mumbai: Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar with his wife Anjali Tendulkar Mumbai: Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar with his wife Anjali Tendulkar pose for photos during the Special Screening Of the upcoming Film 'Ghoomer', in Mumbai on August 20, 2023. (Photo: IANS/Sanjay Tiwari)
Claim: Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-04-10)
Evidence (2023-03-01): Undoubtedly, it was American business magnate, Bill Gates’ meeting with legendary cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar and his wife, Anjali Tendulkar that caught everyone’s attention. The cricketer informed everyone about his meeting with Bill Gates with a tweet on Twitter. On February 28, 2023, Sachin took to his Twitter handle and tweeted some pictures in which he and his wife, Anjali can be spotted having a chat with Bill Gates. While Sachin looked handsome in a suit, Anjali looked stunning in a purple-hued kurta. [...] Once in an interview with India Today, Sachin Tendulkar opened up about his wife, Anjali Tendulkar and shared how she sacrificed her career in order to raise a family. The cricketer heaped immense praises on his wife and admitted that she was outstanding in her profession, and also being a gold medalist, she had major dreams just like any competitor in the world. However, she sacrificed her dreams to take care of their kids, Sara Tendulkar and Arjun Tendulkar, Sachin added. It wasn’t an easy thing to do, but Anjali managed to pull it off for the sake of her family.
Claim: Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-04-10)
Evidence (2014-08-06): Post-retirement, Srikkanth became a coach of India A; worked as a commentator and television expert; was named the Ambassador of Chennai Super Kings; was the Chief Selector for the national team from 2008 to 2012; and is currently the Ambassador of Sunrisers Hyderabad. [...] Manjrekar had emerged as the greatest find of the Pakistan tour, scoring 569 runs at 94.83. He played on till the 1996-97 careers but ended after the emergence of Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman in the same year. [...] A champion of domestic cricket, Raman later became the first Indian to score an ODI hundred outside Asia against a Test-playing country. He played till 1996-97 and was dropped for good for the same reason as Manjrekar’s.
Claim: Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-04-10)
Evidence (2024-10-04): Tendulkar requested his wife Anjali to speak to families of both sides. [...] Ask any Indian cricket fanatic to name their favourite cricketers and only a rare few would not put Sachin Tendulkar at the top of the list. Such is the aura that surrounds the legendary former Indian batter. The poise and confidence that he walked out on the park with, only a few can match. However, Tendulkar might not have held the same confidence in him when it came to intimate personal matters off the field, especially disclosing his feelings for his then-girlfriend and now wife Anjali Tendulkar to his parents. [...] The details of the matter and a lot more were revealed from the horse’s mouth when Tendulkar sat down with Graham Bensinger on the latter’s YouTube channel for a relaxed chat.
Claim: Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-04-10)
Evidence (2024-10-07): Sachin Tendulkar's struggles in the nervous nineties. Despite coming agonizingly close to a century numerous times across formats, he fell just short. These near-misses highlight both his consistency and the fine margins that sometimes kept greatness just out of reach. Tendulkar, regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history, holds numerous records, but one of the more frustrating ones for the 'Master Blaster' is being dismissed the most times in the nineties in international cricket. [...] Though unlucky in this regard, Tendulkar’s frequent entries into the nineties reflect his unparalleled consistency and longevity, remaining a testament to his greatness in international cricket despite these near-misses.
Claim: Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-04-10)
Evidence (2023-05-04): : Mumbai : Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with wife Anjali Tendulkar at the airport [...] Mumbai : Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with wife Anjali Tendulkar arrives at the airport in Mumbai on Thursday, May 04, 2023.
Claim: Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-04-10)
Evidence (2024-08-30): India's double bronze medallist at Paris Olympics 2024 met legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and his family in Mumbai on Friday, August 30. [...] After meeting Sachin his wife Anjali Tendulkar along with her parents, Manu revealed how the batting legend motivated her to chase her dreams. ALSO READ: Day 1 Of PAK vs BAN 2nd Test Washed Out Due To Rain "The one and only Sachin Tendulkar sir!" Bhaker expressed her happiness and enthusiasm after meeting the former India batter and shared a series of images posing alongside him, also proudly displaying her medals.
Claim: Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-04-10)
Evidence (2024-09-30): Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar (/ˌsʌtʃɪn tɛnˈduːlkər/ ; pronounced [sətɕin teːɳɖulkəɾ]; born 24 April 1973) is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.[5] Hailed as the world's most prolific batsman of all time, he is the all-time highest run-scorer in both ODI and Test cricket with more than 18,000 runs and 15,000 runs, respectively.[6] He also holds the record for receiving the most player of the match awards in international cricket.[7] Tendulkar was a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha by presidential nomination from 2012 to 2018.[8][9] [...] In 2014, Tendulkar was one of the first nine celebrities appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote Swachh Bharat Mission.[446] Tendulkar accepted the nomination, posting a video of himself sweeping a street with his friends in Mumbai.[447] In 2017, he helped sanitation workers clean the Bandra Fort to contribute to the Swachhata Hi Seva ('Cleanliness is Service') campaign.[448] In 2019, he was awarded the most effective Swachhta ('Cleanliness') Ambassador by India Today Group's fifth edition of Safaigiri (lit. 'Spread awareness about hygiene movement').[449] [...] - ^ Rao, K Shriniwas (28 May 2019). "Conflict of interest: Complaint against Sachin Tendulkar dismissed". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 August 2024.