The decision was taken at a meeting convened by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, among others.
"The Home minister (has) decided to constitute an expert committee to suggest measures to strengthen safety and security of railway tracks and property," a spokesperson for the ministry said.
The meeting was attended by Ministers of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi, Intelligence Bureau chief Rajiv Jain, special secretary internal security and senior railway ministry officials.
The Home Ministry spokesperson said Singh and Prabhu discussed the recent incidents of railway accidents.
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