Carrying firecrackers on trains punishable with up to three years in jail: Railways

The Salem Division of Southern Railway has warned passengers against carrying firecrackers, explosives and other inflammable or hazardous materials on trains, cautioning that violations could attract a fine of up to ₹1,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both.
In a statement, the railway administration said that the festive season witnessed increased passenger movement, and the careless handling of firecrackers and other inflammable materials could lead to serious accidents at railway stations and on trains.
As lakhs of passengers travel by train every day, carrying firecrackers and explosive substances posed a serious threat to passenger safety. Such items were strictly prohibited and carrying them was a punishable offence under the Railways Act.
The Railway Protection Force personnel and railway officials were conducting intensive checks at railway stations, platforms and trains to prevent passengers from carrying prohibited and dangerous materials.
Security and surveillance arrangements had been strengthened at stations and on trains across the Salem Division ahead of Deepavali to ensure passenger safety and hassle-free travel.
Passengers had been advised to reach railway stations well in advance and cooperate with railway officials and security personnel during inspections.
Meanwhile, ahead of Deepavali, police personnel checked passengers’ luggage at Erode railway station to prevent people from carrying firecrackers on trains.