South Central Railway (SCR) has decided to intensify its drive against carrying fire crackers or inflammables in trains and station premises on the eve of Deepavali festival. SCR requests passengers to alert railway staff over the security helpline 1322, in case they notice fire crackers or any other suspicious or dangerous explosive or inflammable material in trains or at stations. This will enable the railways to initiate necessary action against the offenders.
During a high-level safety review meeting held at Secunderabad, SCR General Manager P.K. Srivastava instructed teams of officials from Railway Protection Force (RPF), Safety and Commercial Branches to conduct regular checks to prevent passengers from carrying fire crackers or any other inflammable articles such as gas cylinder, petrol, diesel, kerosene, stoves, lantern, explosive chemical powder, acids or chemicals in railway stations and in trains during their journey.
According to section 67, 154, 164 and 165 of the Railways Act 1989, carrying inflammable and explosive articles on Railways is a punishable offence with a punishment up to 3 years jail or fine up to Rs. 1,000, or both, besides being liable for the loss/injury or damage caused, said a press release.
