Statement: At a railway level crossing, a bus collided with a running train; around fifty people died.\nCourses of Action:\nI. Immediately suspend the train driver.\nII. Try the bus driver in court for negligence.\nIII. Ensure that all level crossings are manned by the railways.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Both II and III follow

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Level-crossing crashes often involve failure to heed signals, poor visibility, unmanned gates, or unsafe driving. Appropriate action targets accountability and systemic safety rather than reflex punishment without facts.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • A moving train had right of way on tracks.
  • A bus entered the crossing and collided, causing mass casualties.
  • No evidence in the statement that the train driver violated protocol.


Concept / Approach:
Proceedings against the bus driver (II) for prima facie negligence (signal violation, gate breach, overspeed) are warranted, subject to investigation. Independently, improving infrastructure/operations by manning crossings (III) reduces recurrence—guards, barriers, alarms, and better sightlines mitigate human error.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Open investigation; collect CCTV, data logs, witness accounts.2) If negligence is indicated, file charges against the bus driver (II).3) Prioritize manning/conversion of unmanned crossings and grade separation in long term (III).


Verification / Alternative check:
Crash-reduction programs consistently show large risk drops after manning or grade separation; arbitrary suspension of compliant train drivers does not improve safety.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
I (suspend the train driver) lacks basis; punishment must follow facts. D (All) wrongly includes I.


Common Pitfalls:
Blame-shifting without evidence; ignoring systemic fixes at hazardous crossings.


Final Answer:
Both II and III follow.

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