Train Travel Alert: Avoid These Prohibited Items or Face Hefty Fines, Imprisonment
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Moneycontrol•18-01-2026, 16:15
Train Travel Alert: Avoid These Prohibited Items or Face Hefty Fines, Imprisonment
- •Indian Railways, a popular mode of transport, carries millions daily, emphasizing safety and rules.
- •Certain items are strictly prohibited on trains due to risks of fire, explosion, or inconvenience.
- •Prohibited items include stoves, gas cylinders, flammable chemicals, firecrackers, acids, and foul-smelling goods.
- •Passengers can carry up to 20 kg of ghee if well-packed in a tin container.
- •Violating rules by carrying prohibited items can lead to a fine of 1000 rupees, up to three years imprisonment, or both under Section 164 of the Railways Act.
Why It Matters: Adhere to Indian Railways' prohibited items list to ensure safety and avoid severe penalties.
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