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Train Accidents: The Supreme Court directed the Indian government to outline preventive measures, including the 'Kavach' train protection system, following a catastrophic three-train collision in Odisha's Balasore district that claimed nearly 300 lives. It urged immediate action and sought a detailed plan to bolster railway safety, emphasizing the need for expert evaluation, system enhancements, and the 'Kavach' system's swift implementation to avert future accidents.

The Attorney General shall apprise the court about the protective measures which are implemented or proposed to be implemented by the government, including the 'Kavach' scheme

Odisha Train Mishap: A top court bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan directed the Attorney General to present a comprehensive overview of the safety measures adopted by the Railways, including insights into the proposed implementation of the Kavach system. 

Far more lives are lost every year on railway tracks in so-called non-consequential train accidents, which fall below the radar of railway safety

From Vande Bharat Express, to electrification of the rail network and modernizing railway stations, rail travel has gained a new significance under PM Modi-led BJP government.