2,311 railway track trespassing cases in two months in Bengaluru
The Railway Protection Force in Bengaluru has registered over 2,300 trespassing cases in two months to improve passenger safety. Authorities are enforcing fines and conducting awareness campaigns to encourage the use of designated footbridges and crossings.
Why it matters
Railway trespassing is a major safety concern in India, and strict enforcement is necessary to prevent frequent fatalities on tracks.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Bengaluru division, registered 2,311 cases of trespassing on railway tracks and collected ₹11.57 lakh in fines over the past two months, as part of measures to prevent unauthorised entry onto tracks and improve passenger safety.
According to the RPF, crossing or entering railway tracks at unauthorised locations is dangerous, and constitutes an offence under Section 147 of the Railways Act, 1989. Those found trespassing are liable for punishment, including a fine as prescribed under the law.
South Western Railway (SWR) officials warned that track trespassing can result in serious injuries or fatalities. “It can also lead to inconvenience for passengers and disruption to railway operations,” an official said.
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