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Millions of passengers travel daily across India using Indian Railways, with thousands of trains running to cater to the needs of travelers.
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Train journeys in India are often considered comfortable and convenient, making trains the preferred mode of transport for long-distance travel.
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While train travel is generally regarded as safe, unfortunate accidents do sometimes occur, leading to fatalities.
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When a death happens due to an accident on a train, Indian Railways typically offers compensation to the victim’s family.
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However, the question arises: What happens if someone passes away due to natural causes while traveling on a train? Does Indian Railways provide compensation in such cases? Let’s take a look at the rules regarding this matter.
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According to Indian Railways’ guidelines, if a passenger’s death occurs due to an incident where the railway is found responsible, compensation is provided.
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However, if a passenger dies naturally during the journey, for example, while sitting in their seat or due to an illness, no compensation is offered by the railway.
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Additionally, if a passenger’s death occurs because of their own mistake, such as falling while trying to board the train in haste, no compensation is given in such situations either.
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In summary, compensation is provided by Indian Railways only if the cause of death is linked to the railway’s negligence or fault. In such cases, a formal process must be followed to claim the compensation.