*Sources of Data & References* 1. *Indian Railways Annual Reports* (Government of India) - [https://indianrailways.gov.in](https://indianrailways.gov.in) 2. *Ministry of Railways Budget and Policy Documents* - [https://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/](https://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/) 3. *Railway Safety and Accident Reports (Comptroller and Auditor General of India - CAG)* - [https://cag.gov.in](https://cag.gov.in) 4. *PRS India: Railway Budget Analysis & Reports* - [https://prsindia.org/policy/vital-stats/state-of-railways-in-india](https://prsindia.org/policy/vital-stats/state-of-railways-in-india) 5. *National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) - Railway Accidents Statistics* - [https://ncrb.gov.in](https://ncrb.gov.in) 6. *News Reports from Reputable Media Outlets* - The Hindu: [https://www.thehindu.com](https://www.thehindu.com) - Times of India: [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com) - Financial Express: [https://www.financialexpress.com](https://www.financialexpress.com) - Reuters: [https://www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com) 7. *Parliamentary Debates & Press Releases* - [https://pib.gov.in](https://pib.gov.in) *Disclaimer* - This report is based on publicly available data, government reports, independent research, and media sources. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the author does not claim that all data is 100% error-free. - The report contains a critical analysis of railway policies and is intended for *informational and research purposes only*. It does not represent any official stance or political agenda. - The opinions included (especially user statements) are subjective viewpoints meant for discussion and debate. Readers are encouraged to *verify data independently* before drawing conclusions. - The report does not promote misinformation, defamation, or bias. It is a neutral examination based on factual reports and statistical analysis.