PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldSupreme Court Orders Travel Insurance for Offline Railway Tickets
The Supreme Court has directed Indian Railways to provide mandatory travel insurance for all tickets purchased offline at railway counters, effective October 27, 2026. The order aims to protect passengers, especially those from economically weaker sections. The court warned the Railway Board of direct responsibility for non-compliance. The directive followed a petition after the June 2023 Odisha train accident, addressing safety issues including anti-collision systems and infrastructure improvements.
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