Why are there no seat belts on trains? Is there no concern for safety, or is there some other reason? Experts explain

Seat belts are essential for many modes of travel. Cars, planes, and even buses in many places have them. Have you ever wondered why trains don't have seat belts? Whether it's a passenger train, an express train, a short-distance train, or a long-distance train, seat belts are a no-no. While seat belts are considered essential for safety, it's surprising that trains, which travel faster than cars, don't have them.

Transportation safety expert Thomas Barth has given an explanation of this in detail. Thomas Barth, a former Survival Factor Investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board, explains that the main reason for the absence of seat belts on trains is that they are not needed in most situations. He says, "The environment on trains is so controlled that seat belts are not needed under normal circumstances." According to Barth, "Unlike cars, buses, and aeroplanes, trains run on a controlled track. Their drivers, or loco pilots, are trained and know how to operate them."

Trains have lower crash forces

Trains have lower crash forces in typical collisions because they are large and heavy. In contrast to a car, a train hitting a light object does not require the same level of safety systems in vehicles, such as seat belts and child restraints.