Railways Hikes Relief from Rs 4 Lakh to Rs 8 Lakh in Case of Death

Railways Hikes Relief from Rs 4 Lakh to Rs 8 Lakh in Case of Death Enhancing the financial aid in train accidents, the government has amended the rules under the Railways Act of 1989 to double the amount in case of death or physical disability. The compensation amount of Rs 4 lakh has been increased to Rs 8 lakh in case of death or loss of hand and foot caused in train accident, an official

notification said. The relief amount will be given by the Railways Claim Tribunal to the kith and kin of the person who dies in the accident. The notification will come into effect from January, 2017.