In the past five years, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed 27 train accidents and 170 incidents of stone pelting. To combat these, the Railway administration is taking steps to identify and address 'black spots' on railway tracks, areas prone to such incidents. They are also deploying 'Trackmitras', volunteers who will monitor safety,...
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in over 3200 rural areas. The administration has also allocated a budget of 1.5 lakh crore rupees for safety improvements. Teams comprising GRP, RPF, 'Railmitras', and railway staff will work together to enhance safety, with regular reviews every three months.