Context: In this episode of the Perspective Prog. Based on 'Regulations for Dedicated Freight Corridor'. With over 80% of the dedicated freight corridor running parallel to passenger lines, a parliamentary panel has raised concerns over the lack of safety rules for the goods-only network. The Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, in its 323rd report, points out that while rules and regulations are defined for passenger trains, no such regulation exists for the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited or goods trains. The report states that the Commission of Railway Safety pointed out many instances where rules were amended by the Ministry of Railways without consulting the commission, even when provisions to such consultations exist. The Commission of Railway Safety falls under the administrative control of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and deals with matters pertaining to safety of rail travel and train operations. The panel recommended that to ensure impartial working of the Commission of Railway Safety, it was essential that it worked outside the control of both the ministries of Railways and Civil Aviation. It also suggested that the Railways should avoid unilateral changes in rules, codes and manuals which affect railway safety without consulting the CRS. With a distinguished panel of experts, we will analyse the concerns and recommendations made by the standing committee.