'It's a Shame': Bombay HC Raps Railways Over High Number of Mumbai Local Commuter DeathsThe Bombay High Court criticized the Central and Western Railways for the high number of deaths on Mumbai local trains, calling the situation 'pathetic'. The court demanded a robust system to prevent these deaths and ordered a high-level study. A PIL filed by Yatin Jadhav highlighted the issue, citing 2,590 deaths...
more... in 2023, with the primary causes being trespassing, falls from trains, and electrocution. The court sought affidavits from the General Managers of both railways and the assistance of an Additional Solicitor General to address the matter. The Western Railway argued that they have implemented safety measures, but the court stressed the need for effective solutions.
Bombay High Court ne Mumbai local trains mein commuters ki deaths ki bada number pe Central aur Western Railways ko gussa dikhaaya, aur situation ko 'pathetic' bola. Court ne in deaths ko rokne ke liye ek strong system ki demand ki aur is matter pe ek high-level study karne ka order...
more... diya. Yatin Jadhav ne ek PIL daal kar issue ko highlight kiya, jisme 2023 mein 2,590 deaths ka data diya gaya, jiske main causes trespassing, train se girna, aur electrocution hai. Court ne dono railways ke General Managers se affidavits aur issue ko solve karne ke liye Additional Solicitor General ki help maangi. Western Railway ne argue kiya ki unhone safety measures implement kiye hain, par court ne effective solutions ki zarurat pe zor diya.