Mumbai's suburban railways saw marginal drop in deaths in ’24, but more injuries
Deaths on Mumbai's suburban railway decreased slightly from 2,590 in 2023 to 2,468 in 2024, though injuries rose from 2,441 to 2,697. Crossing tracks remained a major cause, with 1,151 fatalities. Overcrowding and falling off trains are also significant issues. Activists urge the government for technological and infrastructural improvements to reduce these preventable deaths.
