A lifeline takes a troubling turn
A spate of train accidents has ignited serious concerns regarding railway safety. The October 29 collision in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district, which claimed 14 lives, has left numerous questions unanswered and serves as a stark reminder of the persistent challenges in ensuring a safe mode of travel for thousands. Sumit Bhattacharjee and B. Madhu Gopal track the problem areas