Train Accidents happened in the last 10 years in India
Major Train Accidents in India (2015–2025)
Over the last decade, India has experienced several significant train accidents, though the overall number of accidents has declined compared to previous decades. Here are key incidents and trends:
Notable Accidents (2015–2025):
2016 Kanpur (Pukhrayan) Derailment: On November 20, 2016, the Indore-Patna Express derailed near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing at least 150 people and injuring over 200. This is considered one of the deadliest train accidents in recent Indian history.
2017 Kalinga Utkal Express Derailment: On August 19, 2017, the Kalinga Utkal Express derailed near Khatauli in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in significant casualties.
2017 Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express: On January 21, 2017, this train derailed in Andhra Pradesh, leading to multiple fatalities.
2019 Seemanchal Express Derailment: On February 3, 2019, the Seemanchal Express derailed in Bihar, killing seven and injuring 29.
2023 Odisha Triple Train Crash: In Balasore, Odisha, a collision involving two passenger trains and a freight train killed at least 233 people and injured about 900, making it one of the worst rail disasters in decades.
2023 Andhra Pradesh Train Collision: On October 29, 2023, the Visakhapatnam-Palasa Express collided with the Rayagada Passenger train in Vizianagaram district, resulting in 14 deaths and around 50 injuries.
2024 Kanchanjunga Express Accident: A recent high-profile accident, details of which include fatalities and multiple injuries.
Other Significant Incidents:
Fires, derailments, and collisions have occurred in various states, including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Bihar, with casualties ranging from a few to dozens per incident.
Accident Statistics and Trends
Decline in Accidents: The number of train accidents dropped from 1,711 (2004–2014) to 678 (2014–2024).
Fatalities: At least 748 people died in 638 train accidents in the last ten years, with 313 deaths in 40 train accidents in 2023–24 alone.
Nature of Deaths: According to NCRB data, most deaths over the decade were due to people falling off trains or being run over, rather than derailments or collisions. For example, in 2019, out of 24,619 deaths, 18,339 were due to falling from or being hit by trains.
Major Train Accidents (2015–2025)
| Year | Accident/Event | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Indore-Patna Express | Kanpur, UP | 150+ | 200+ | Deadliest in recent times |
| 2017 | Kalinga Utkal Express | Khatauli, UP | — | — | Major derailment |
| 2017 | Hirakhand Express | Andhra Pradesh | — | — | Multiple fatalities |
| 2019 | Seemanchal Express | Bihar | 7 | 29 | Derailment |
| 2023 | Odisha Triple Train Crash | Balasore, Odisha | 233+ | 900+ | Among worst in decades |
| 2023 | Andhra Pradesh Collision | Vizianagaram, AP | 14 | 50 | Collision due to signal error |
| 2024 | Kanchanjunga Express | — | — | — | Recent major accident |
India has seen a reduction in the overall number of train accidents in the last decade, but major incidents continue to cause significant loss of life and injuries.
The deadliest accidents often involve derailments or collisions, but the majority of fatalities are due to people falling from or being struck by trains.
High-profile accidents, such as the 2023 Odisha crash, have prompted renewed scrutiny of railway safety measures.
For a comprehensive, year-wise list of incidents, refer to the official Indian Railways records and detailed summaries available on Wikipedia.
