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Bengaluru RPF Registers 2,311 Track Trespassing Cases in Two Months

Bengaluru RPF Registers 2,311 Track Trespassing Cases in Two Months
RPF Bengaluru Division Registers 2,311 Cases of Trespassing on Railway Tracks · thehansindia.com

The Railway Protection Force in Bengaluru found many people entering or crossing railway tracks in unauthorized places.

It registered 2,311 cases during the past two months.

The authorities collected ₹11.57 lakh in fines.

Crossing railway tracks is against the law.

It can also cause serious injuries or death.

People should not cross tracks even when a train is stopped at a platform.

They should use foot overbridges, lifts, escalators or marked passages instead.

Railway officials say they will continue awareness efforts and take action against violators.

Key facts

Cases registered
2,311
Fines collected
₹11.57 lakh
Enforcement period
Past two months
Responsible authority
Railway Protection Force, Bengaluru Division, South Western Railway
Relevant law
Section 147 of the Railways Act, 1989
Recommended alternatives
Foot overbridges, lifts, escalators and designated pedestrian crossings or passages
Safety warning
Passengers should never cross tracks, including when a train is stationary at a platform

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