The mishap at Vijayanagram, Andhra Pradesha is very saddening, as it throws light on the advancements made by Indian Railways in 150+ years.
In the second decade of twenty first century, when India is keeping pace with the world in technology progress; incidents such as these tell the sorry state of affairs in Railways and is asking time and again--whose progress?, and at this pace?--Huh !
The largest rail network in the world, which commutes maximum number of people in a single day, still lacks the safety excellence it badly needs.
In June we have seen the plight of disaster management in Uttrakhand, but the tryst with 'Phailin' became a face saver for the governments in India.
Mishaps such as Vijaynagaram are rampant in India; and Indian railways must dedicate extensively and expedite the process of safety norms implementation for its passengers with a renewed vigour and at a brisk pace.
The Public Announce Systems are an effective way of thwarting any ruckus in the running train, but horrifyingly, most of the trains in India are without it.
Instances of public-train confrontations are on a rise and the government must change its mindset form taking it as a part and parcel of everyday business.
Barricading the railway lines, although, a colossal work, must be given a serious thought, as it will minimize the animal-train confrontations by degrees. And noticing the money Indian government will spend on the Food Security Bill, it seems minuscule.
There are thousands of un-manned railway crossing in India, where mishaps such as this often happens. The flyovers may have solved this problem also. But,the one Rupee meant for development work transforms into 10 Paise before reaching the grass-root level.
When the finger of suspicion points towards none other than the railway minister, we can't expect a turnaround shortly. After all, Rome was not built in a day--not in a year either.
Who is responsible for the safety of the commuters and animals? If railways are, why not they expedite the implementation of safety standards nationwide?
If it is the Government of India, we can't expect the government prioritizing the 'safety' issues. As its ministers have ample time for maneuvers and statements; not for the issues such as these, for which they have been given responsibilities by the people of India.
And India will need another century or so to catch up with the technology advancements and their implementations for the welfare of its people. As, most of the energies is wasted in containing the loot, graft, plum posting etc.--and the voter catching measures also, for, a year before, the bold initiatives such as safety and comfort by Mr Dinesh Trivedi was meekly shown the door along with him.
And Indian government runs on votes, a festival of which is not very far.
In the second decade of twenty first century, when India is keeping pace with the world in technology progress; incidents such as these tell the sorry state of affairs in Railways and is asking time and again--whose progress?, and at this pace?--Huh !
The largest rail network in the world, which commutes maximum number of people in a single day, still lacks the safety excellence it badly needs.
In June we have seen the plight of disaster management in Uttrakhand, but the tryst with 'Phailin' became a face saver for the governments in India.
Mishaps such as Vijaynagaram are rampant in India; and Indian railways must dedicate extensively and expedite the process of safety norms implementation for its passengers with a renewed vigour and at a brisk pace.
The Public Announce Systems are an effective way of thwarting any ruckus in the running train, but horrifyingly, most of the trains in India are without it.
Instances of public-train confrontations are on a rise and the government must change its mindset form taking it as a part and parcel of everyday business.
Barricading the railway lines, although, a colossal work, must be given a serious thought, as it will minimize the animal-train confrontations by degrees. And noticing the money Indian government will spend on the Food Security Bill, it seems minuscule.
There are thousands of un-manned railway crossing in India, where mishaps such as this often happens. The flyovers may have solved this problem also. But,the one Rupee meant for development work transforms into 10 Paise before reaching the grass-root level.
When the finger of suspicion points towards none other than the railway minister, we can't expect a turnaround shortly. After all, Rome was not built in a day--not in a year either.
Who is responsible for the safety of the commuters and animals? If railways are, why not they expedite the implementation of safety standards nationwide?
If it is the Government of India, we can't expect the government prioritizing the 'safety' issues. As its ministers have ample time for maneuvers and statements; not for the issues such as these, for which they have been given responsibilities by the people of India.
And India will need another century or so to catch up with the technology advancements and their implementations for the welfare of its people. As, most of the energies is wasted in containing the loot, graft, plum posting etc.--and the voter catching measures also, for, a year before, the bold initiatives such as safety and comfort by Mr Dinesh Trivedi was meekly shown the door along with him.
And Indian government runs on votes, a festival of which is not very far.
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