Indian Railways has recently initiated a comprehensive campaign aimed at raising awareness and combating the presence of flammable items on its trains. This proactive measure has been taken to ensure the safety and security of all passengers and to mitigate the risk of any potential fire incidents.
Indian Southern Railways has taken a proactive step towards ensuring the safety of its passengers during the festive season. The railway has launched an extensive awareness campaign against the carriage of flammable items on trains and at stations.
Prohibited Items
The initiative is aimed at promoting a collective commitment to safety and creating a safer travel environment for all passengers on board. The railway urges passengers to exercise caution and refrain from carrying flammable objects such as firecrackers, gas cylinders, acid, petrol, kerosene, and other potentially hazardous materials during train journeys.
Legal Consequences
It is important to note that carrying flammable and explosive articles on railways is a punishable offence under Sections 67, 164, and 165 of the Railway Act 1989. Offenders can face penalties of up to ₹1,000 or imprisonment for up to three years, or both, in addition to being responsible for any loss, injury, or damage caused.
Awareness Measures
To reinforce this message, regular announcements are being made at railway stations, appealing to passengers to avoid bringing inflammable and explosive items on board trains. Field officials have been instructed to maintain a vigilant watch on passenger movement during train travel, and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel have been alerted and deployed to ensure safe travel.
Luggage and Parcel Scanning
Furthermore, stringent measures are in place to ensure the thorough scanning of luggage and parcel items before loading onto trains.
Reporting Suspicious Activity
Passengers are encouraged to report any co-passenger in possession of inflammables like crackers.
Festive Fire Prevention
Indian Southern Railways' public awareness campaign aims to encourage rail passengers to take preventative measures to avert fire incidents during the festive period. The railway reinforces its dedication to the safety of rail users and requests all passengers to adhere to the safety guidelines for travel by refraining from using any inflammable materials.
