Enforcement drive in trains: RPF registers 1,315 cases, collects ₹7 lakh as fine
The Railway Protection Force in Thiruvananthapuram registered over 1,300 cases during an enforcement drive to improve passenger safety and discipline. The initiative utilizes the Jan Vishwas Act to replace criminal prosecution with civil penalties for minor offenses.
Why it matters
This shift in legal enforcement reflects a broader administrative effort to streamline judicial processes and improve public transit compliance.
An intensive enforcement drives launched by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Thiruvananthapuram Division, across the railway stations and trains in the State registered 1,315 cases under various provisions of the Railways Act, and collected a fine of ₹7.04 lakh from violators. The drive has been launched to improve passenger safety, discipline, and the overall travel experience.
The article reports on government enforcement actions using official statements.
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