Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Passengers Fined for Unauthorized Alarm Chain Pulling
Some passengers on a train pulled the emergency alarm chain without a real emergency.
This made the train stop in the middle of nowhere, and many people got off the train.
The railway police caught 31 passengers, including their leader.
They were fined and could go to jail for 3 days.
The railway wants everyone to know that pulling the alarm chain without a good reason is not allowed and can cause big problems.
Konkan Railway conducted an ambush check on December 1, 2025, to curb unauthorized alarm chain pulling on Train No. 12742 (Patna–Vasco Express).
31 passengers, including their leader, were detained for pulling the alarm chain and deboarding the train between Madgaon & Thivim.
The leader was fined ₹1100, and the other offenders were fined ₹600, with a possible imprisonment of 3 days.
The action was taken to maintain punctuality and ensure the safety of all passengers.
Konkan Railway plans to continue such checks to deter unauthorized alarm chain pulling and improve train services.
- Who
- Passengers on Train No. 12742 (Patna–Vasco Express)
- What
- Unauthorized pulling of the alarm chain and deboarding the train
- When
- December 1, 2025
- Where
- Between Madgaon & Thivim stations
- Why
- To curb unauthorized alarm chain pulling and ensure safe train operations
- Train Number
- 12742
- Train Name
- Patna–Vasco Express
- Date of Incident
- December 1, 2025
- Location of Incident
- Between Madgaon & Thivim
- Number of Passengers Detained
- 31
- Fine Imposed on Leader
- ₹1100
- Fine Imposed on Others
- ₹600
- Imprisonment Duration
- 03 days