It is a judicial body in India that settles claims and disputes arising out of the Indian Railways. Railway cases are an alternative dispute resolution mechanism that provides a quick and cost-effective solution to disputes related to the Indian Railways, such as claims for compensation for personal injury or loss of life, delay in the arrival or departure of trains, loss or damage of goods in transit, and other related matters. The RCT is empowered to hear and dispose of claims, make interim orders, pass final orders, and enforce its decisions. The decisions of the RCT are binding and have the same force as a civil court's decree. It is a specialized forum for resolving disputes arising from the operations of the Indian Railways, providing an efficient and cost-effective way for claimants to seek compensation and resolve their grievances.