Railway Diwali Rules: Big news for train passengers. The festival of Diwali is just around the corner, and the streets of India are ablaze with lights. The festive spirit is already there, but safety precautions are also being taken, especially when it comes to transporting firecrackers. But a question is being raised: can firecrackers be transported on the Indian Railways? Let’s find out.
Fireworks are considered flammable and dangerous items. Therefore, they cannot be carried on trains under any circumstances. Carrying these items on trains is prohibited. Fireworks are banned on trains under Section 164 of the Railways Act. Under this law, the Indian Railways can punish individuals who carry prohibited or dangerous items on trains.
Being caught carrying firecrackers can result in serious consequences, including a fine of up to Rs 1,000 and, in more serious cases, imprisonment of up to three years. Fireworks are highly flammable and explosive. Even the slightest spark or exposure to heat can ignite a fire, posing a threat to passengers and train personnel. By banning firecrackers, Indian Railways has tried to prevent such major accidents so that such emergency situations do not arise during train travel.
During Diwali and other festive seasons, people are tempted to buy cheap firecrackers from other cities. This greed can lead to serious accidents.