Safety measures taken by Railways upon recommendations of Railway Safety Commissioners include action against the staff held responsible with emphasis on training to all safety category staff, and taking corrective action as recommended by them.

Some of the other important safety measures taken by Railways include concerted efforts for timely replacement of the over-aged assets, adoption of suitable technologies for up-gradation and maintenance of track, rolling stock, signaling & interlocking systems, safety devices and inspections at regular intervals to educate the staff for observance of safe practices.

As on 31.03.2009, a total number of 89204 safety related posts are lying vacant. As per the policy, Railway administration intends to fill up available vacancies promptly as per laid down procedures. Special emphasis has been given to hold expeditious selections.

Training is accorded highest priority and there are well laid down training programmes for improving knowledge, skills and competency levels of safety category staff. The training modules are revised periodically in keeping with the changes in the technology.

This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways, Shri K.H. Muniyappa in a written reply in Lok Sabha