Every day crores of people travel in Indian Railways and reach their destination. This is the reason why Indian Railways is called the lifeline of the country. Keeping in mind the safety and convenience of the passengers, the Railways has made many rules and laws. If any passenger is found violating these rules and laws, strict action is taken against him.

Passengers violating the rules of the Railways may not only have to pay a fine, but in some cases, they may also have to go to jail. Today we are going to tell you about one such important rule of the Railways, violating which you may also have to go behind bars! So if you also travel by train, then this information is very important for you.

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Pulling the chain without reason can be costly

Keeping the safety of railway passengers paramount, an Emergency Alarm Chain is installed in all the coaches on the train. You can use this emergency alarm chain in any type of emergency. However, if you misuse this emergency alarm chain or pull it without any valid reason, you may also have to go to jail! Under Section 141 of the Railway Act 1989, pulling the emergency alarm chain without any valid reason is a punishable offense. Violators of this law can be fined up to ₹ 1000 or jailed for up to 1 year. In some cases, you may have to pay a fine as well as go to jail. Therefore, take special care of this rule while traveling on a train and avoid pulling the chain without any valid reason.

When can the emergency alarm chain be used

The emergency alarm chain can be used only and only in emergencies. You can pull the chain in the following circumstances:

  • If a fire breaks out in a moving train during the journey
  • If a child or an elderly person is unable to board the train and the train starts moving.
  • If a passenger suddenly falls ill during the journey and needs immediate medical help.
  • If any unpleasant incident like theft or robbery occurs during the journey.

If you also travel by train, then clear all your doubts about its rules before pulling the chain, otherwise you may have to face serious legal consequences if you pull the chain without any reason. It is very important to follow the rules for a safe journey.

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