Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha raised concerns about train safety in India, specifically questioning the Prime Minister's role in flagging off Vande Bharat Express trains while train accidents continue. He cited the recent derailment of the Bagmati Express in Tamil Nadu, which collided with a stationary goods train, resulting in multiple...
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coaches derailing and one catching fire. 19 passengers were injured in the accident. Jha emphasized the need for concrete actions regarding train safety, particularly mentioning the 'Kavach' safety system and the lack of information on its implementation. He argued that the Prime Minister should address the issue instead of the Railway Minister.