The Pakistan Railways has reported a total of 537 accidents over the past five years, with unsafe level crossings identified as the leading cause of these incidents. Official documents reveal that 313 of these accidents involved fatalities or serious injuries.
According to the data, a total of 203,717 train operations were carried out during this period, averaging 40,750 trains annually. On average, 107 train accidents were reported each year. The year 2020 witnessed the highest number of accidents, with 84 incidents recorded.
Out of the total accidents, 217 occurred due to unsafe level crossings, highlighting a critical gap in rail infrastructure and public safety. Human error was another major factor, causing 103 accidents. In these cases, railway personnel were found at fault and disciplinary action was taken against 259 employees.
Material failure was responsible for 57 accidents, indicating shortcomings in maintenance and technical oversight. Meanwhile, only two incidents were attributed to terrorism or sabotage during the five-year period.