4.3. Commission of Railway Safety

The Commission of Railway Safety, working under the administrative control of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of the Government of India, deals with matters pertaining to safety of rail travel

and train operation. It is charged with certain statutory functions as laid down in the Railways Act (1989), which are of an inspectorial, investigatory & advisory nature. Thus, it assists in ensuring that all stipulated measures are taken in regard to the soundness of rail construction and safety in train operation. The Commission functions according to certain rules viz. Statutory investigation into accidents rules framed under the Railways Act and Executive instructions issued from time to time. It also undertakes similar functions with respect to Metro Railways in different cities of the country.