**Title:** Alarming Railway Fatalities: 453 Deaths Reported in 2025
**Meta Description:** Central Railways reports 453 deaths on tracks in 2025, highlighting safety concerns and ongoing investigations into recent incidents.
**URL Slug:** railway-fatalities-2025
**Headline:** Central Railways Reports 453 Deaths on Tracks in First Five Months of 2025
In a concerning update, the Central Railways has disclosed to the Bombay High Court that 453 individuals have lost their lives on railway tracks in the first five months of 2025. This information was presented in an affidavit submitted in response to a directive from the court. The affidavit, filed by advocate Anamika Malhotra, outlines that the primary causes of these fatalities include trespassing, crossing tracks improperly, and falling from local trains.
The data reveals that of the 453 deaths, 293 occurred while individuals were crossing tracks, while 150 fatalities were attributed to passengers falling from moving trains. In comparison, the previous year, 2024, saw a significantly higher number of deaths, with 674 fatalities from track crossings and 387 from falls. The statistics from 2023 further illustrate the severity of the issue, with 782 deaths reported from track crossings and 431 from falls.
The court’s inquiry was prompted by a tragic incident on June 9, 2025, in Mumbra, where eight passengers fell from two local trains that were passing each other, resulting in five fatalities. In response to this incident, the Central Railways has established a multidisciplinary team to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event. This team comprises a senior divisional safety officer, a senior divisional security commissioner, a senior divisional operations manager, a senior divisional engineer (South), and a senior divisional electrical engineer (traction rolling stock operations) from Mumbai. The investigation is currently ongoing.
The alarming statistics and the recent incidents underscore the urgent need for enhanced safety measures on railway tracks to prevent further tragedies.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What are the main causes of railway fatalities reported in 2025?**
A: The primary causes of railway fatalities in 2025 include trespassing, improper track crossings, and passengers falling from moving trains.
