Railways appeals to people not to carry inflammable material on trains
1 year, 2 months ago

Railways appeals to people not to carry inflammable material on trains

The Hindu  

The Palakkad Division of the Southern Railway has urged all rail users to refrain from carrying flammable items, including crackers, on trains or anywhere within railway premises. It said that the division requests all rail users not to carry on trains inflammable materials as luggage or parcel items, including gas cylinders, petrol, diesel, and kerosene, stoves, matchboxes, cigarette lighters, and any detonating substances, including firecrackers. Railway helpline In the interest of public safety and security, the release said, the division urges passengers to inform authorities through the toll-free railway helpline number ‘139’ or approach on-duty railway staff if they observe firecrackers or any suspicious materials on trains or at stations. The Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police have established specialised teams at key stations, employing sniffer dogs to monitor passengers and parcel-carrying individuals.

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