UTILITY
Train Tips- Drinking alcohol and misbehaving in the train gives you this many years of punishment, know what the rules say
Friends, as we have told you many times through our articles that Indian Railways is the fourth largest railway department in the world, which is also safe and economical, crores of people travel by it every day, when so many people travel, sometimes there are quarrels, people also drink alcohol. Due to which there can be trouble, but do you know that by doing this you can get strict punishment, let's know what punishment is given for doing this-
Many passengers have a common question in their mind:
"Can you travel in a train after drinking alcohol?"
What do the rules of Indian Railways say and what can be the punishment for such behavior.
Traveling after drinking alcohol
Indian Railways is very strict in the matter of intoxication during train travel. If a passenger is found drunk and misbehaves or causes inconvenience to others, strict action can be taken under Section 145 of the Railway Act, 1989.
Penalties for travelling in a drunken state:
Ticket confiscated
Fine up to ₹500
Imprisonment up to 6 months
In some cases, all three penalties can be imposed simultaneously.
So, boarding a train in a drunken state is not only dangerous but also illegal, and can have serious consequences.
Smoking is also prohibited
If you travel by train, you will see boards saying "Smoking is prohibited" in almost every compartment. Smoking inside the train is strictly prohibited and is punishable under Section 167 of the Indian Railway Act, 1989.
Punishment for smoking in a train:
Fine up to ₹100
Railway employees being drunk
These rules apply not only to passengers, but also to railway employees. If a railway employee is found drunk while on duty, the consequences can be even more severe.
Punishment for drunk railway employees:
Fine up to ₹500
Imprisonment up to 1 year
Why these rules are important
Indian Railways is public property, and ensuring safe and pleasant travel for all is of top priority. Misbehaviour, intoxication or smoking not only causes inconvenience to fellow passengers but can also create dangerous situations.
