RPF Bengaluru fines 2,311 trespassers on railway tracks in two months

The Railway Protection Force in Bengaluru division has collected ₹11.57 lakh in fines after registering 2,311 trespassing cases on railway tracks over two months.

The enforcement drive targets unauthorised entry onto tracks, which the RPF classifies as an offence under Section 147 of the Railways Act, 1989. Those caught face punishment, including fines prescribed under the law.

Safety concerns drive crackdown

South Western Railway officials have warned that track trespassing can cause serious injuries or fatalities. "It can also lead to inconvenience for passengers and disruption to railway operations," an official said.

The RPF appealed to passengers and the public to avoid crossing or entering railway tracks at stations and other railway premises.

Designated crossings to be used

Passengers have been advised against attempting to cross tracks even when a train is stationary on a platform. Instead, they should use designated facilities at railway stations to move between platforms, including foot overbridges, lifts, escalators, and designated pedestrian crossings or passages.

The RPF and railway authorities are continuing enforcement measures against track trespassing while undertaking awareness campaigns to educate passengers and the public about the dangers and legal consequences of entering railway tracks without authorisation.

According to an official, "Enforcement action would continue against those found violating the law. We urge people to follow safety rules and use the designated facilities available at railway stations to cross from one platform to another".

Source: The Hindu