Indian Railways has reported its strongest safety performance in decades, with the number of annual consequential train accidents dropping sharply from an average of 171 between 2004 and 2014 to 31 in 2024–25 and just 11 so far in 2025–26. The update was shared in the Rajya Sabha by Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

According to the Railways, safety remains a core priority, and every unusual incident is investigated thoroughly. While technical probes are led by railway departments, cases involving suspected criminal activity rely on State Police, in line with constitutional arrangements. In select cases, central agencies such as the CBI and NIA also assist.

The Ministry said all sabotage-related cases reported in 2023 and 2024 were regis

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