In the Palakkad railway division, there's a concerning rise in the number of people falling from trains and dying. In 2023 alone, 40 people lost their lives due to falling off moving trains, primarily while sitting on the doorstep or standing near the train door. Most of these accidents occur on...
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the Kanjikode-Coimbatore railway line where the curved track increases the risk of falling. The RPF officials attribute the accidents to passengers being engrossed in their phones and not paying attention to their surroundings. They also warn about the dangers of sitting on the doorstep as the train's movement can cause the door to hit passengers and throw them out.