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India Today
5 hours ago
- India Today
Local train death cases alarming: High Court seeks report from Railway committees
The Bombay High Court on Friday termed the situation 'alarming' after taking note of the June 9 incident in which eight passengers fell from two local trains passing each other, resulting in five division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by daily commuter Yatin Jadhav, directed the Railways to provide detailed information on two expert committees — one specifically investigating the June 9 incident between Mumbra and Kalwa stations, and another high-level panel focused on the broader issue of commuter court asked the railway authorities to submit the committees' recommendations along with implementation timelines. 'You have to take action to ensure that this should not happen in the future. This should not happen,' said Chief Justice Aradhe during the hearing. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Anil Singh, representing the Railways, informed the court that a multidisciplinary committee headed by a senior divisional safety officer has been constituted to investigate the incident. The report from this committee is awaited."Apart from this, looking into the concerns about the safety of daily commuters, the railway has set up a high level committee, which is a separate committee from the Mumbra incident, and the entire object of the committee is 'zero death mission'. This is on the entire Central and Western Railway. That committee is already working and a number of steps have already been taken,' Singh told the the bench expressed grave concern over the continuing accidents. 'No, but obviously, these steps taken by you are clearly not sufficient. What should be done?' the Chief Justice Marne cited railway data from 2024, which recorded 3,580 deaths — an average of 10 fatalities per day. 'This is an alarming situation. Ten deaths every day! This is your own data,' he said. He acknowledged a 46 per cent reduction compared to 2009 but emphasised that the numbers remain Justice Aradhe underlined the need for immediate and effective action. 'What is required to be done, do it. This can't be accepted. The doors should not be open and you should ensure that there is no scope for falling,' he Singh then told the court that the railways are working towards that and have already undertaken work like fencing of railway tracks so that trespassing can be curtailed. 'Construction of fencing between two railway tracks is also being looked into. We have shifted stalls from stations to prevent overcrowding and we have increased the number of coaches.'The bench has scheduled the next hearing of the PIL for July Watch
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Virat Kohli's absence felt even before first ball is bowled in IND vs ENG Test: 'Moved on from Gavaskar, Sachin but...'
It is still hard to get one's head around the fact that Virat Kohli will no longer be playing Test cricket for India. The man who made the whites his own will no longer grace the field in the longest format following his retirement in May 2025. The right-handed batter who was enduring a difficult time in Tests over the last five years, called time on his career in the longest format, having played 123 matches in which he scored 9230 runs at an average of 46.85. Ahead of the first Test between India and England in Headingley, Leeds, former England captain Nasser Hussain and former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik spoke about Kohli's retirement and how Test cricket would dearly miss a character like him. In India's last series against Australia, Kohli kept getting out in a similar fashion as he kept nicking deliveries bowled outside off. In the nine innings he batted in, Kohli scored 190 runs. His numbers would have looked all the more abysmal had he not registered a century in the series opener in Perth. Everyone expected Kohli to make the trip to the UK, considering he played a Ranji Trophy match for Delhi against Railways in January 2025. However, his decision left cricket fans and pundits shocked. While speaking about Kohli, Nasser Hussain recalled the famous Lord's Test match from 2021, in which India registered a memorable victory. He spoke about Kohli's passionate pep-talk during the team huddle, in which he told his side to unleash '60 overs of hell.'' Also Read: IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Yashasvi Jaiswal signals intent, early boundaries get India going 'I was asked something by the ECB the other day, your favourite India, England moment historically, and there've been so many. It may not be my favourite, but it's the one that stuck with me the most, was in the huddle that last morning at Lord's when England were trying to chase down a score,' Hussain told Sky Sports. Speaking further, Nasser said that fans and pundits will eventually move on from Virat Kohli, but one cannot deny the impact he had in the longest format of the game. 'They unleashed hell and their side became a sort of mirror image of Kohli, the character, the feistiness of Siraj, Bumrah in your face, Shami in your face. Kohli, Test match cricket is so much better when Kohli was playing,' said Hussain. 'We will move on. We moved on from Gavaskar to Tendulkar to Kohli and maybe to Gill, but Kohli added so much to this game of cricket,' he added. Earlier this month, after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL triumph, Kohli spoke about how this victory still rates five levels below Test cricket. He also advised the youngsters to take up Test cricket if they want to earn respect from their peers and competitors. 'It was great to see what he said when he won that IPL about Test match cricket and what he told the next generation of that is where you make your name in Test match cricket,' said Hussain. Speaking about the first Test between India and England, the latter won the toss and opted to bowl first.
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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Business Standard
HC flags rise in deaths on Mumbai local, calls for preventive measures
The Bombay High Court on Friday expressed concern over deaths of commuters on Mumbai local trains, describing the situation as "alarming," an observation coming days after five people lost their lives post-falling off a packed suburban service. The court suggested installing automatic door-closing mechanisms in Mumbai local trains to prevent commuters from falling off, but insisted this was an advice purely from a "layman" perspective and Railway expert views were needed on the issue. A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne urged authorities to take measures to ensure tragic incidents don't occur on the Mumbai suburban network in the future. Citing an affidavit filed by the Railways, the court noted that in 2024 alone over 3,588 fatalities happened on local trains (due to various accidents on the suburban network), which means on an average ten Mumbaikars die everyday. "This is an alarming situation. Though you have projected that there was a reduction (in casualties) of 49 per cent (compared to previous years)," the court added. The division bench made the observations while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) related to deaths of commuters in accidents on Mumbai's suburban network, considered the city's lifeline. Taking note of the June 9 incident where five passengers died and eight others sustained injuries after falling off a crowded local train near Mumbra station in adjoining Thane district, the court observed measures taken by authorities to stop such untoward incidents were not sufficient. The court suggested they (trains) should be equipped with automatic doors (currently they have open doors). The bench, however, was quick to add that it was a "layman" suggestion and they were not an expert on Railway safety. The Railways informed the bench that they have set up a multi-disciplinary committee to examine the cause of the Mumbra incident and waiting for its report. The panel will give recommendations and suggestions for avoiding such untoward incidents in the future. The court directed the Railways to place on record suggestions made by the committee, along with timeline for their implementation. The committee should be open to including the suggestions made by the petitioner (a commuter) for avoiding reoccurrence of such incidents. Besides the disciplinary panel, a high-level monitoring committee has been set up separately and it is working towards a "zero death mission". Based on its suggestions, a number of steps has already been taken, the Railways told the court. One of the steps included building walls and fences between Rail tracks to stop commuters from crossing over. Also, stalls have been shifted from some platforms on suburban stations to avoid overcrowding, it said. The matter will be next heard on July 14.
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- The Hindu
Bombay High Court raises alarm over commuter deaths on Mumbai local network, calls for preventive steps
The Bombay High Court on Friday (June 20, 2025) expressed concern over deaths of commuters on Mumbai local trains, describing the situation as 'alarming', an observation coming days after five people lost their lives post-falling off a packed suburban service. The Court suggested installing automatic door-closing mechanisms in Mumbai local trains to prevent commuters from falling off but insisted this was advice purely from a 'layman' perspective and railway expert views were needed on the issue. Also read: Railways mulls non-AC trains with automated door closure facility A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne urged authorities to take measures to ensure tragic incidents don't occur on the Mumbai suburban network in the future. Citing an affidavit filed by the Railways, the Court noted that in 2024 alone over 3,588 fatalities happened on local trains (due to various accidents on the suburban network), which means on an average ten Mumbaikars die everyday. 'This is an alarming situation. Though you have projected that there was a reduction (in casualties) of 49% (compared to previous years),' the Court added. The division bench made the observations while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) related to deaths of commuters in accidents on Mumbai's suburban network, considered the city's lifeline. Taking note of the June 9 incident where five passengers died and eight others sustained injuries after falling off a crowded local train near Mumbra station in adjoining Thane district, the Court observed measures taken by authorities to stop such untoward incidents were not sufficient. Editorial | Maximum Mumbai: On the city, its transportation needs The Court suggested they (trains) should be equipped with automatic doors (currently they have open doors). The Bench, however, was quick to add that it was a 'layman' suggestion and they were not an expert on railway safety. The Railways informed the Bench that they have set up a multi-disciplinary committee to examine the cause of the Mumbra incident and are waiting for its report. The panel will give recommendations and suggestions for avoiding such untoward incidents in the future. The Court directed the Railways to place on record suggestions made by the committee, along with a timeline for their implementation. The committee should be open to including the suggestions made by the petitioner (a commuter) for avoiding the recurrence of such incidents. Besides the disciplinary panel, a high-level monitoring committee has been set up separately and it is working towards a 'zero death mission'. Based on its suggestions, a number of steps has already been taken, the Railways told the Court. One of the steps included building walls and fences between Rail tracks to stop commuters from crossing over. Also, stalls have been shifted from some platforms on suburban stations to avoid overcrowding, it said. The matter will be next heard on July 14, 2025.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Make in India' export push! PM Modi flags off first state-of-the-art locomotive for Guinea from Bihar's Marhowra plant
Diesel locomotive from the Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive Factory in Bihar (Image credits: Railways) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the first ' Make in India ' for export diesel locomotive from the Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive Factory in Bihar, marking a significant milestone in India's rail manufacturing and export capabilities. Developed under the 'Make in India' initiative in partnership with Wabtec, the factory will export 150 Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives to Guinea, supporting the Simandou iron ore project in West Africa. The deal, worth over Rs 3,000 crore ($345.9 million), was won through global competitive bidding. 5 things to know about 'Make in India' Indian Railways locomotives for Guinea The 4,500 HP locomotives feature AC propulsion, regenerative braking, and microprocessor-based controls, ensuring efficient long-haul freight operations. Their modular design simplifies maintenance and future upgrades. Each engine includes a fire detection system, eco-friendly emission compliance, and ergonomically designed cabins equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and waterless toilet. For synchronised operations, they are fitted with Distributed Power Wireless Control System ( DPWCS ). The Marhowrah facility supports broad, standard, and Cape gauge tracks, making it compatible with various international rail systems. Its flexible infrastructure has played a critical role in enabling export readiness. The locomotives will be delivered over three years—37 units in FY 2024–25, 82 in FY 2025–26, and 31 in FY 2026–27. The factory currently provides 285 direct jobs, while 1,200+ individuals are employed indirectly. Across India, the joint venture has created employment for over 2,100 people. This initiative boosts India's presence in the global rail market and reinforces India-Africa cooperation, while also contributing to economic development and industrial advancement in both regions. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
