Lok Sabha Question No. 2913 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP)
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Bharti Pardhi, Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Shri Ravindra Dattaram Waikar, Shri Naresh Ganpat Mhaske, Shri Shrirang Appa Chandu Barne

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2913 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025

## MUMBAI URBAN TRANSPORT PROJECT (MUTP)

2913. SMT. BHARTI  PARDHI:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA CHANDU BARNE:

SHRI RAVINDRA DATTARAM  WAIKAR:

SHRI NARESH GANPAT MHASKE:

DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status and expected completion timelines for redevelopment works at major Mumbai stations (such as CSMT, Dadar, Thane, and Kalyan) along with the budget allocated and utilised so far for  Mumbai suburban station upgrades;
- (b)  the  status  of  capacity  expansion  projects  including  the  fifth/sixth lines  and  the  Harbour  Line  proposed  elevated  corridors,  stating  the reasons for any delays;
- (c)  the  funds  allocated  under Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) phases 3 and 3A for improving Mumbai suburban rail infrastructure and the timelines for pending works (rakes, lines, signalling etc.);
- (d)  the  total  number  of  Air-Conditioned  (AC)  local  trains  currently operated  on  Western  and  Central  Railways  and  the  steps  taken/being taken to  increase  services  and  reduce  fares  to  boost  ridership; and

(e)  whether  overcrowding  in  Mumbai  local  trains  has  been  assessed along  with  the  steps  taken/being  taken  to  increase  frequency  and capacity including measures to enhance safety and  crowd management during peak hours and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  to  (e):  Chhatrapati  Shivaji  Maharaj  Terminus,  Dadar,  Thane  and Kalyan  railway  station  falling  in  Maharashtra  has  been  identified  for redevelopment under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

The work for redevelopment of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus station  has  been  sanctioned.  The  work  for  relocation  of  Divisional Engineering Training Centre to Wadi Bunder, foundation work of foot over bridge no.6 on platform no.18 and refurbishment of ground floor & 1st floor of main line building have been completed. The works for foundation of long distance node building, long distance concourse and foot over bridge no. 1 and 2 have been taken up.

At Kalyan railway station, the work for provision of new 'A' building at Kalyan (east), provision of platform shelter on platform (PF) no. 4 &  5, provision of  one  lift  and  two  escalator,  improvement  of circulating  area  and  augmentation  of  water  supply  have  been completed. The work of extension of platform 2 & 3, construction of lokgram foot over bridge has been taken up. The works for provision of  04  nos.  escalators,  provision of  additional  accessibility facilities for  divyangjan  and  provision  of  sewage  treatment  plant  have  been sanctioned.

At Dadar railway station, the works for raising of platform no. 8 and 10, provision of platform shelter on platform 8, 10 and 11, provision of  lifts  and  escalators,  construction  of  toilet  block,  provision  of divyangjan  facilities  and  improvement  of  water  supply  have  been completed.  The  works  for  provision  of  foot  over  bridge  connecting PF 8 to PF 9, extension of PF 4 and provision of waiting room have been sanctioned.

At  Thane  railway  station,  the  works  for  raising  of  platform  no.  2, replacement of two  foot  over  bridges,  widening  of  platform  5  &  6, construction  of  new  waiting  hall,  toilet  block,  provision  of  new parking lot, provision of platform shelter and 2 escalator have been completed. The works of provision of one foot over bridge, provision of  additional  02  escalators  and  additional  platform  shelters  have been sanctioned.

The Amrit Bharat Station scheme envisages development of stations on a  continuous  basis  with  a  long-term  approach.  The  scheme  involves preparation of master plans and their implementation in phases to improve  the  stations.  The  master  planning,  keeping  in  view  the necessity at each station, includes:

-  Improvement of access to station and circulating areas
-  Integration of station with both sides of city
-  Improvement of station building
-  Improvement  of  waiting  halls,  toilets,  sitting  arrangement, water booths
-  Provision of wider foot over bridge/air concourse commensurate with passenger traffic.
-  Provision of lift/escalators/ramp
-  Improvement  /Provision  of  platform  surface  and  cover  over platforms
-  Provision  of  kiosks  for  local  products  through  schemes  like 'One Station One Product'
-  Parking areas, Multimodal integration
-  Amenities for Divyangjans
-  Better passenger information systems
-  Provision of executive lounges, nominated spaces for business meetings, landscaping, etc.

The  scheme  also  envisages  sustainable  and  environment  friendly solutions,  provision  of  ballastless  tracks  etc.  as  per  necessity, phasing and feasibility and creation of city centre at the station in the long term.

So  far,  1337  stations  have  been  identified  under  Amrit  Bharat  Station Scheme.  Out  of  these,  132  stations  including  Chhatrapati  Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Dadar, Thane and Kalyan railway station located in Maharashtra. The name of stations identified for redevelopment under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Maharashtra are as following:

Chhatrapati

| State       |   No. of Stations | Name of Stations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
|-------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Maharashtra |               132 | Ahmednagar, Ajni (Nagpur), Akalkot Road, Akola, Akurdi, Amalner, Amgaon, Amravati, Andheri, Badnera, Balharshah, Bandra Terminus, Baramati, Belapur, Bhandara Road, Bhokar, Bhusawal, Borivali, Byculla, Chalisgaon, Chanda Fort, Chandrapur, Charni Road, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj |

Terminus, Chinchpokli, Chinchwad, Dadar (CR), Dadar (WR), Dahisar, Daund, Dehu Road, Devlali, Dhamangaon,  Dharangaon,  Dharashiv,  Dharmabad  , Dhule,  Diva,  Dudhani,  Gangakher  ,  Godhani,  Gondia, Grant  Road,  Hadapsar,  Hatkanangale,  Hazur  Sahib Nanded, Himayatnagar , Hinganghat, Hingoli Deccan, Igatpuri,  Jalgaon,  Jalna,  Jeur,  Jogeshwari,  Kalyan Junction,  Kamptee,  Kandivali,  Kanjur  Marg,  Karad, Katol, Kedgaon, Kinwat, Kopargaon, Kurduwadi Junction, Kurla Junction, Lasalgaon, Latur, Lokmanya Tilak  Terminus, Lonand  Junction,  Lonavla,  Lower Parel,  Malad,  Malkapur,  Manmad  Junction,  Manwath Road, Marine Lines, Matunga, Miraj Junction, Mudkhed Junction, Mumbai Central, Mumbra, Murtizapur Junction, Nagarsol, Nagpur Junction, Nandgaon,  Nandura,  Nandurbar,  Narkher  Junction, Nashik  Road,  Netaji  Subhash  Chandra  Bose  Itwari Junction, Pachora Junction, Palghar, Pandharpur, Panvel Junction, Parbhani Junction, Parel, Parli Vaijnath, Partur , Phaltan, Prabhadevi, Pulgaon Junction, Pune Junction, Purna Junction, Raver, Rotegaon  ,  Sainagar  Shirdi,  Sandhurst  Road,  Sangli, Satara,  Savda,  Selu  ,  Sewagram,  Shahad,  Shegaon, Shivaji  Nagar  Pune,  Shri  Chhatrapati  Shahu  Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur, Solapur, Talegaon, Thakurli, Thane,  Titvala,  Tumsar  Road,  Umri,  Uruli,  Vadala Road,  Vidyavihar,  Vikhroli,  Wadsa,  Wardha,  Washim, Wathar.

Development  works  at  railway  stations  under  Amrit  Bharat  Station Scheme in Maharashtra have been taken up at a good pace. Till now, works of 17 stations (Amgaon, Chanda Fort, Chinchpokli, Devlali, Dhule, Kedgaon,  Lasalgaon,  Lonand  Junction,  Matunga,  Murtizapur  Junction, Netaji  Subhash  Chandra  Bose  Itwari  Junction,  Parel,  Savda,  Shahad, been completed under this scheme. The progress of some of the stations in

Vadala Road, Baramati and Nandura) in Maharashtra have Maharashtra taken up in Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is as given below: At  Diva  station,  the  works  of  improvement  of  circulating  area  and parking on east side, improvement to station building on east side, new entry gate, improvement to Foot Over Bridge at east side, construction of new staircase for Foot Over Bridge at East side, platform shelter of platform no. 7/8, platform raising and flooring improvement of platform no. 5/6 and 7/8, new toilet block and sewage treatment plant on west side have been completed. The works for construction of 6 m wide Foot Over Bridge at CSMT end has been taken up. At  Mumbra  station,  the  works  for  improvement  to  platform  surface  of platform no. 4, improvement of seating arrangement of platform no. 1 & 4,  improvement  to  flooring  of  Foot  Over  Bridge,  new  toilet  block, sewage treatment plant, improvement of circulating area, improvement of  ticket  booking  office  and  entry  elevation  on  east  side  have  been completed. The work of escalators on platform no. 1 has been taken up. At  Titwala  station,  the  works  of  improvement  of  two  wheeler  parking and  approach  road  on  east  and  west  side,  new  station  building,  new entrance gate, improvement of ticket booking office, new toilet block, sewage treatment plant and platform surfacing of platform no. 3 have been completed. The work of new 6 m wide Foot Over Bridge has been taken up.

At  Vikhroli  station,  the  works  for  improvement  of  platform  surfacing, improvement of platform shelter of platform no. 2/3 and 4, improvement of  Foot  Over  Bridge  on  Mumbai end, new toilet block on Mumbai end, improvement of toilet block on Kalyan end and improvement of station building on west side have been completed. The works of development of  circulating  area  on  west  &  east  side  and  new  booking  office  & parking on east side have been taken up.

At Charni Road station, work of widening of entry-exit, construction of the new booking office on Platform No. 1, improvement of the footpath pavement  surface,  construction  of  fencing  and  boundary  work  on Platform No. 4, improvement of existing platform shelter at platform 1, 2 & 3 and fencing work at the north-side entry have been completed. The works  of  platform  shelter  sheet  replacement  on  Platform  No.  4  and Platform No. 1 surfacing work have been taken up.

At Marine Lines station, the work of renovating west face of the station building has been completed. The work of the toilet block on Platform No. 4, improvement of the station building, widening of the platform No. 4 side entry-exit, improvement of platform shelter at platform no. 1 and construction  of  the  ramp  for  divyangjan  on  platform  no.  4  have  been taken up. The works for improvement of platform coping and boundary wall have been taken up.

Development/upgradation of stations on Indian Railways is a continuous and  ongoing  process  and  works  in  this  regard  are  undertaken  as  per requirement,  subject  to  inter-se  priority  and  availability  of  funds.  The priority for development / redevelopment / upgradation / modernisation  of  stations  is  accorded  to  higher  category  of  station over  lower  category  of  station  while  sanctioning  and  executing  the works.

Development  /  upgradation  of  stations  including  under  Amrit  Bharat Station  Scheme  is  generally  funded  under  Plan  Head-53  'Customer Amenities'. The details of allocation under Plan Head-53 are maintained Zonal  Railway-wise  and  not  work-wise  or  station-wise  or  State-wise. SMT,  Dadar,  Thane  and  Kalyan  station  falls  under  the jurisdiction of Central Railway and Western Railway. For these zones, a total allocation  of  ₹  2492  crores  (Budget  Estimate)  has  been  made  for  the financial year 2025-26 under Plan Head-53, out of which an expenditure

(up to October, 2025) of ₹ 1,466 crore has been incurred so far. Further, development/redevelopment/upgradation of Railway Stations is complex in nature involving safety of passengers & trains and requires various  statutory  clearances  such  as  fire  clearance,  heritage,  tree cutting, airport clearance etc. The progress also gets affected due to brown  field  related  challenges  such  as  shifting  of  utilities,  (involving water/sewage  lines,  optical  fiber  cables,  gas  pipe  lines,  power/signal hindering passenger  movement,  speed  restrictions  due  to  works  carried  out  in close proximity of high voltage power lines etc. and these factors affect the completion time. Therefore, no time frame can be indicated at this cables etc.) infringements, operation of trains without stage.

To  improve  the  connectivity,  enhance  track  capacity,  segregation  of Sub-urban and long distance trains routs in Mumbai suburban area and to  meet  the  future  demands  of  passengers,  Mumbai  Urban  Transport Project    (MUTP)-II    costing    ₹8,087  crore,    MUTP-III  costing  ₹10,947 crore and   MUTP-IIIA  costing   ₹33,690 crore   have   been  sanctioned.

## These projects include following works in Mumbai Suburban Area:

|   S.No | Name of project                                                           |   Cost (₹ in crore) |
|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|      1 | 6th Line Mumbai Central-Borivali (30 km)                                  |                 919 |
|      2 | Extension of Harbour Line Goregaon-Borivali (7 km)                        |                 826 |
|      3 | Virar - Dahanu Road 3rd & 4th Line (64 km)                                |                3587 |
|      4 | 5th & 6th Line CSTM-Kurla (17.5 km)                                       |                 891 |
|      5 | Panvel - Karjat Suburban Corridor (29.6 km)                               |                2782 |
|      6 | Airoli - Kalwa (elevated) Suburban Corridor link (3.3 km)                 |                 476 |
|      7 | 5th & 6th line Borivali - Virar (26 km)                                   |                2184 |
|      8 | 4th line between Kalyan - Asangaon (32 km)                                |                1759 |
|      9 | 3rd & 4th line between Kalyan - Badlapur (14.05 km)                       |                1510 |
|     10 | Kalyan Yard - Segregation of Main Line & Suburban                         |                 866 |
|     11 | Vasai bye pass line (Double line) between Naigaon and Juchandra (5.73 Km) |                 176 |
|     12 | Trespass Control measures such as Foot over bridges etc. (34 locations)   |                 551 |

In 6th Line Mumbai  Central-Borivali, 13.5 km  section has been commissioned  and  other  projects  are  at  various  stages  of  execution. Further, 238 rakes of 12 car have been sanctioned under MUTP-III & IIIA at a cost of ₹19,293 crore. The process for procurement of these rakes has been taken up.

All  MUTP  projects  have  been  sanctioned  on  50:50  cost  sharing  basis between Ministry of Railways and Government of Maharashtra. Ministry of  Railways  (MoR) has allocated Rs.5,217 Cr.  for  Mumbai  Urban Transport Projects in last five years.

Consequent  upon  the  extension  of  all  platforms  on  the  Virar  -Andheri section making them compatible for accommodating 15-Car services, the numbers of  15-Car  services  have  been  increased,  in  a  phased  manner, from 79 services to 211 services. In addition, 22 services of 15 car are being operated over Central Railway at Mumbai Suburban.

Further,  to  cater  to  the  needs  of  the  commuters,  AC-EMUs  are  also operated  both  on  the  Western  Railway  and  Central  Railway  sub-urban corridors. Presently, Western Railway operates 1406 Sub-urban services including  109  AC-EMU  services, while  Central  Railway runs  1810  Suburban services including 80 AC-EMU services.

Besides, introduction of  new trains including EMU  services and augmentation  of  their  loads,  any  route/section  depends  on  various factors which include:

- Capacity of that section
- Availability of path
- Availability of required rolling stock
- Availability of matching infrastructure for rolling stock
- Maintenance requirement of railway tracks and other assets

## Fare in Sub-urban trains:

Indian  Railways  strives  to  provide  affordable  services  to  all  strata  of society  and  gave  subsidy  of  Rs.  60,466  crore  on  passenger  tickets  in 2023-24. This amounts to concession of 45 percent on an average, to every  person,  travelling  on  Railways.      In  other  words,  if  the  cost  of providing service is Rs. 100, then the price of ticket is Rs. 55 only. This subsidy is continuing for all passengers including Sub-urban.

Passenger fares have been rationalized w.e.f. 01 st  July 2025 after a gap of  more  than  5  years.  However,  to  maintain  affordability  for  low  and middle income families, the fares for MST (Monthly Season Ticket) and Suburban travel have not been revised.

The occupancy pattern of suburban trains over Indian Railways including that on Mumbai suburban section is not uniform and it varies during different periods of the day. During peak  office hours, the occupancy of local trains over suburban section is full while during non peak periods, the occupancy level is not that high.

The  Passenger  Holding  area  planning  envisages  a  comfortable,  wellorganized  space  with  basic  amenities  like  seating,  drinking  water, toilets,  ticketing  facilities,  information  displays,  and  security  checks, etc.  These  amenities  are  planned  to  be  organised  to  manage  large passenger footfall efficiently during peak hours.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Dadar, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Bandra Terminus stations has been identified for the development of passenger holding area. The development of the holding area is under planning stage, which is an iterative process requiring optimization and the time frame for such optimization cannot be indicated at this stage.

## Safety in train operations:-

Safety  is  accorded   the   highest   priority   on   Indian   Railways.   The various   safety     measures     taken    to    enhance    safety    in    train operations are as under:-

1. On Indian Railways, the expenditure on Safety related activities has increased over the years as under:-
2. Electrical/Electronic Interlocking Systems with centralized operation of  points  and  signals  have  been  provided  at  6,656  stations  up  to 31.10.2025 to reduce accidents due to human failure.
3. Interlocking  of  Level  Crossing  (LC)  Gates  has  been  provided  at 10,098 Level Crossing Gates up to 31.10.2025 for enhancing safety at LC Gates.
4. Complete Track Circuiting of stations to enhance safety by verification of track  occupancy  by  electrical  means  has  been provided at 6,661 stations up to 31.10.2025.
5. Kavach  is  a  highly  technology  intensive  system,  which  requires safety  certification  of  highest  order.  Kavach  was  adopted  as  a National ATP system in July 2020. Kavach is provided progressively in  phased  manner.  Initially,  Kavach  Version  3.2  was  deployed  on 1465 RKm of  South  Central  Railway  and  80 RKm  of  North Central Railway. Kavach specification Version 4.0 was approved by RDSO on 16.07.2024.

| Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.)   | Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.)   | Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.)   | Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.)   | Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.)   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2013-14                                                        | 2022-23                                                        | 2023-24                                                        | 2024-25                                                        | 2025-26                                                        |
| (Act.)                                                         | (Act.)                                                         | (Act.)                                                         |                                                                |                                                                |
| 39,463                                                         | 87,327                                                         | 1,01,651                                                       | 1,14,022                                                       | 1,16,470                                                       |

After  extensive  and  elaborate  trials,  Kavach  Version  4.0  has  been successfully  commissioned  on  Palwal-Mathura-Kota-  Nagda  section (633Rkm) on Delhi- Mumbai route and on Howrah-Bardhaman section (105RKm)on  Delhi-Howrah  route.  Kavach  implementation  has  been taken  up  in  balance  sections  of  Delhi-Mumbai  and  Delhi-Howrah

route.

Further,  Kavach implementation has been taken up on 15,512 RKm covering all GQ, GD, HDN and identified sections of Indian Railways.

6. Detailed instructions on issues related with safety of Signalling, e.g. mandatory correspondence check, alteration work protocol, preparation of completion drawing, etc. have been issued.
7. System of disconnection and reconnection for S&T equipment as per protocol has been re-emphasized.
8. All locomotives are equipped with Vigilance Control Devices (VCD) to improve alertness of Loco Pilots.
9. Retro-reflective  sigma  boards  are  provided  on  the  mast  which  is located two OHE masts prior  to  the  signals in electrified territories alert the crew about the signal ahead when visibility is low due to foggy weather.
10. A GPS based Fog Safety Device (FSD) is provided to loco pilots in fog affected areas which enables loco pilots to know the distance of the approaching landmarks like signals, level crossing gates, etc.
11. Modern  track  structure  consisting  of  60kg,  90  Ultimate  Tensile Strength (UTS) rails, Prestressed Concrete Sleeper (PSC) Normal/Wide base sleepers with elastic fastening, fan shaped layout turnout  on  PSC  sleepers,  Steel  Channel/H-beam  Sleepers  on  girder bridges is used while carrying out primary track renewals.
12. Mechanisation of track laying activity through use of track machines like PQRS, TRT, T-28 etc. to reduce human errors.
8. Maximizing  supply  of  130m/260m  long  rail  panels  for  increasing progress  of  rail  renewal  and  avoiding  welding  of  joints,  thereby
13. improving safety.
14. Ultrasonic Flaw Detection (USFD) testing of rails to detect flaws and timely removal of defective rails.
15. Laying  of  longer  rails,  minimizing  the  use  of  Alumino  Thermic Welding  and  adoption  of  better  welding  technology  for  rails  i.e., Flash Butt Welding.
16. Monitoring of track geometry by OMS (Oscillation Monitoring System) and TRC (Track Recording Cars).
17. Patrolling of railway tracks to look out for weld/rail fractures.
18. The  use  of  Thick  Web  Switches  and  Weldable  CMS  Crossing  in turnout renewal works.
19. Inspections  at  regular  intervals  are  carried  out  to  monitor  and educate staff for observance of safe practices.
20. Web  based  online  monitoring  system  of  track  assets  viz.  Track database and decision support system has been adopted to decide rationalized maintenance requirement and optimize inputs.
21. Detailed  instructions  on  issues  related  with  safety  of  Track,  e.g. integrated block, corridor block, worksite safety, monsoon precautions, etc. have been issued.
22. Preventive  maintenance  of  railway  assets  (Coaches  &  Wagons)  is undertaken to ensure safe train operations.
23. Replacement of  conventional  ICF  design  coaches  with  LHB  design coaches is being done.
24. All  unmanned  level  crossings  (UMLCs)  on  Broad  Gauge  (BG)  route have been eliminated by January 2019.
25. Safety  of  Railway  Bridges  is  ensured  through  regular  inspection  of Bridges. The requirement of repair/rehabilitation of Bridges is taken up based upon the conditions assessed during these inspections.
26. Indian Railways has displayed Statutory 'Fire Notices' for widespread  passenger  information  in  all  coaches.  Fire  posters  are
23. provided  in  every  coach  so  as  to  educate  and  alert  passengers regarding  various  Do's  and  Don'ts  to  prevent  fire.  These  include messages regarding not carrying any inflammable material, explosives, prohibition of smoking inside the coaches, penalties etc.
27. Production Units are providing Fire detection  and  suppression system in newly manufactured Power Cars and Pantry Cars, Fire and Smoke detection system in newly manufactured coaches. Progressive fitment of the same  in existing coaches  is also underway by Zonal Railways in a phased manner.
28. Regular counselling and training of staff is undertaken.
29. Concept of Rolling Block introduced in Indian Railways (Open Lines) General  Rules  vide  Gazette  notification  dated  30.11.2023,  wherein work  of  integrated  maintenance/  repair/replacement  of  assets  is planned up to 52 weeks in advance on rolling basis and executed as per plan.

As  a  consequence  of  various  safety  measures  taken  over  the  years, there has been a steep decline in the number of accidents. Number of Consequential  Train  Accidents  has  reduced  as  shown  in  the  table below:-

| Year                | Consequential Accidents   |
|---------------------|---------------------------|
| 2014-15             | 135                       |
| 2025-26 (Till date) | 11 (90% lesser)           |

Another important index showing  improvement  in safety in train operations is Consequential Accidents Index, the details of which are as under:-

Consequential Accident Index:-

| Year    | Accident Index    |
|---------|-------------------|
| 2014-15 | 0.11              |
| 2024-25 | 0.03 (73% lesser) |

This  index  measures  number  of  consequential  accidents  as  a  ratio  of total running Kilometers of all trains.

Index = No. of consequential accidents No. of trains X million kilometres run

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The details of the Safety related works related to better maintenance practices, Technological improvements, better infrastructure and rolling stock etc. undertaken by Railways are tabulated below:-

| S. No.   | Item                                   | 2004-05 to 2013-14         | 2014-15 to 2024-25   | 2014-25 Vs. 2004-14   |
|----------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------|-----------------------|
|          | Technological Improvements             | Technological Improvements |                      |                       |
| 1.       | Use of high-quality rails (60 Kg) (Km) | 57,450 Km                  | 1.43 Lakh Km         | More than 2 times     |
| 2.       | Longer Rail Panels                     | 9,917 Km                   | 77,522 Km            | Nearly 8              |

|    | (260m) (Km)                                               |                                         |                                                 | times                                   |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| 3. | Electronic Interlocking (Stations)                        | 837 Stations                            | 3,691 Stations                                  | More than 4 times                       |
| 4. | Fog Pass Safety Devices (Nos.)                            | As on 31.03.14: 90 Nos.                 | As on 31.03.25: 25,939 Nos.                     | 288 times                               |
| 5. | Thick Web Switches (Nos.)                                 | Nil                                     | 28,301 Nos.                                     |                                         |
|    | Better Maintenance Practices                              | Better Maintenance Practices            | Better Maintenance Practices                    | Better Maintenance Practices            |
| 1. | Primary Rail Renewal (Track Km)                           | 32,260 Km                               | 49,941 Km                                       | 1.5 times                               |
| 2. | USFD (Ultra Sonic Flaw detection) Testing of Welds (Nos.) | 79.43 Lakh                              | 2 Crore                                         | More than 2 times                       |
| 3. | Weld failures (Nos.)                                      | In 2013-14: 3699 Nos.                   | In 2024-25: 370 Nos.                            | 90 % reduction                          |
| 4. | Rail fractures (Nos.)                                     | In 2013-14: 2548 Nos.                   | In 2024-25: 289 Nos.                            | More than 88% reduction                 |
|    | Better Infrastructure and Rolling Stock                   | Better Infrastructure and Rolling Stock | Better Infrastructure and Rolling Stock         | Better Infrastructure and Rolling Stock |
| 1. | New Track KM added (Track Km)                             | 14,985 Km                               | 34,428 Km                                       | More than 2 times                       |
| 2. | Flyovers (RoBs)/Underpasses (RUBs) (Nos.)                 | 4,148 Nos.                              | 13,808 Nos.                                     | More than 3 times                       |
| 3. | Unmanned Level crossings (Nos.) on BG                     | As on 31.03.14: 8,948                   | As on 31.03.24:Nil (All eliminated by 31.01.19) | Removed                                 |
| 4. | Manufacture of LHB Coaches (Nos.)                         | 2,337 Nos.                              | 42,677                                          | More than 18 times                      |

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