The event serves as a sombre reminder that when it comes to infrastructure modernization, passenger safety must always come first. It should go without saying that the main emphasis should be on reducing the possibilities of human mistake and guaranteeing safe travel in this age of fast technology breakthroughs. There are clearly too many hazards associated with continuing to use antiquated signalling techniques and aged equipment.
    Source: NDTV.com
    The Kavach anti-train collision technology has been installed throughout the extensive network, according to the railway minister. When it detects another train on the same line within a set distance, it may immediately notify the loco pilot, take charge of the brakes and stop the train. 
    Along with erroneous priorities, concerns are being made concerning its sluggish implementation. The introduction of trains with a new design and improved comfort is laudable, but an accident of this size and under these circumstances raises questions about the safety system. Is building a bullet train more critical now than bringing in a sizable amount of money to upgrade the railroads?

    Source: Guardian News
    Despite a recent decline in derailment and accident occurrences involving trains, risks from human error still exist. The network will be under increasing strain as population development increases the desire for more trains. A straightforward reevaluation of the plans for expanding the rail network is anticipated. Safety must always come first in any effort to make travel quicker and simpler.
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