Mumbra train accident reignites turf war between GRP, RPF
The tragic Mumbra train accident in June 2024, which left five people dead, has reignited an old rivalry between the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
After the GRP filed a case against railway engineers for negligence, bigger issues came to light—like outdated infrastructure and confusion over who's really in charge of keeping passengers safe.
How the turf war affects commuters
GRP handles law and order on trains while RPF protects railway property, but their overlapping duties often leave commuters confused.
Communication barriers—like GRP struggling to get travel passes or even CCTV footage—make things worse.
To top it off, both agencies report different accident numbers, making it hard to know what's actually happening on the ground.
All this tension doesn't just affect officials—it makes daily travel trickier for everyone.