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Travel News: From Pamban to Darjeeling… ‘These’ are the most dangerous railway lines in India
Samira Vishwas | August 24, 2025 11:25 PM CST

Dangerous Railway Routes India: India’s railway system is one of the world’s largest railway networks. Millions of passengers travel on trains every day and enjoy cheap, convenient and reliable transport. The railway is in fact the life of the country. However, there are some ways in this lifestyle where nature can experience the wonderful alchemy and grand scenes, but at the same time, the permanent risk of accidents is on the head. Let’s know about five railway lines in India, which are famous for beautiful nature on the one hand, and on the other hand, are infamous for accidents.

2. Korput: Visakhapatnam Railway Road

Although this route passing through the mountains and wild areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is exciting for the passengers, the risk is not low. Naxalite actions on this track, large stones on the trains, and sometimes falling from the trains. Even though the passengers, the greenery, the greenery, fascinates the greenery, the shadow of insecurity always remains.

2. Kalaka: The way to Shimla

The 90 kilometer long route in Himachal Pradesh has been declared as the Unsco World Heritage Site. The train, which passes through hilly, hundreds of bridges and tunnels, is a tourist attraction in itself. However, the landslide in the rainy season, the slippery pavement and the water stored on the old bridges are the major cause of accidents. Although the journey is good, the danger remains.

2. Kursiang: Darjeeling Way

Darjeeling’s historic “Toy Train” is a great attraction for tourists around the world. The scene of the mountains, fog and tea gardens enthusiastically passes through the mountains. But because of the very neighborhood of this track, there is always a risk of collision with rail and vehicles. Visual observation due to dense fog is considered to be the major cause of accidents.

2. Mettupayam: Utopal Nilgiri Mountains

This train in South India passes through the green forests and high mountains. Also known as “Blue Mountain Railway”. Although the journey is amazing, high slopes, curly trains and old tracks are caused by accidents. Often there have been incidents of falling down the coaches, which has led to this route dangerous.

2. Chennai: Rameshwaram Marg (Pamban Pool)

The most exciting train in India is the route passing through the Pampan bridge. This bridge built on the Indian Ocean is still considered as engineering miracles. However, stormy rains, tall recruitment, heavy winds flowing from the sea and the water stored on the track make these elements dangerous to the bridge. Watching a train from the sea is certainly a unique experience, but it is as at risk of adventure.

The major causes of accidents

The causes of accidents on all these routes are almost the same –

  • Old and old track and infrastructure

  • Technical breakdown

  • Torrential rains and landslides

  • Negligence of human

  • Naxalite or other external barriers

Messages for travelers

Traveling on these routes, passengers must follow the weather forecast, railway safety instructions and local administration guidance. The railway administration must also use track inspection, repair of coaches and modern security technology from time to time. Because the journey is as beautiful and memorable, the more it should be safe.


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