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Railway Selfie Fine in India: We have often heard that one moment's carelessness can lead to lifelong regrets. But still some people do such things which put not only their lives but also the lives of others in danger. We see people on social media taking selfies while standing on the edges of train tracks or platforms. This picture may make you applaud for a moment, but do you know how dangerous it can be? Imagine, you are standing on the railway track to take a selfie and at that very moment a high-speed train comes, can you imagine that moment?
Now it will be difficult to take selfies on train tracks or platforms
People are not awake even after reading daily the painful news of people losing their lives while standing on the train tracks or platform and taking selfies. If you also have such a hobby then be careful. What if you get unlucky while taking a selfie on a train track or platform? Even if your life is saved, smartphone selfie addiction can take a toll on you. Now, if you are caught doing such a thing even by mistake, your smartphone can also be confiscated as evidence for investigation. At the same time, in many cases you may have to pay a fine or go to jail.
According to the Indian Railways Act 1989, taking a selfie while standing on the side of a railway track or platform can lead to a fine and up to six months in jail. According to the existing rules and legal provisions of the Railways, if a person is caught taking a selfie on the side of the railway track or platform, a fine of Rs 1000 is imposed on him. Apart from this, there can also be imprisonment of up to six months. Any appeal against this can be made only in the Railway Tribunal.
These rules apply at railway stations and around train tracks
The Railways Act, 1989 applies to all railway junctions, stations, halts etc. premises and around the railway lines i.e. tracks in the country. The Railway Act provides for various penalties and fines for violation of railway safety rules.
Sections 145 and 147 of the Railways Act, 1989 provide for fine and punishment for anyone caught risking his life by taking a selfie inside the railway premises. Under this law, taking a selfie while standing on the railway platform towards the railway track is a serious crime.
Attention passengers…! Do not take selfies on train tracks or platforms
To avoid any kind of accident, unnecessary trouble and crowding, it is important to avoid taking selfies while standing on the side of train tracks or platforms. The Ministry of Railways and Indian Railways keep making safety appeals through various advertisements, announcements, alerts and social media platforms. It says that taking a selfie while standing on the side of a railway track or platform is a threat to your life and that of other passengers. Rail passengers are repeatedly reminded that it is unsafe to do so. Besides this, it is also a punishable offense under the Railway Act.
