Railway Rules For Carrying Crackers In Train: The festival of Diwali is now just a few days away. But already the glow of Diwali is visible across the country. A lot of firecracker shops are seen decorated on the roads. People are already buying a lot of firecrackers. Due to air pollution, bursting of firecrackers has been banned in Delhi.
But in other states of the country, a lot of firecrackers are burst during Diwali. Many times firecrackers are available cheap at some places. So in such a situation people think that they take the firecrackers from here to their homes. For this, this question also comes in the mind of many people. Can Diwali crackers be carried in trains? What are the rules of Indian Railways regarding this? Let us tell you.
Firecrackers cannot be taken in the train
According to the rules of Indian Railways, there is a ban on carrying certain items while traveling in the train. Due to these items, the safety of the train and the safety of the passengers can be in danger. According to the railway rules, while traveling in the train, gas stove, gas cylinder, any kind of inflammable chemical, firecrackers, acid, smelly things, oil carried in leather packages, sharp objects, knives, such things which can break or drip are not allowed. Passengers may face problems, all this is banned. That is, according to the railway rules, no passenger can carry firecrackers while traveling in the train. Action may be taken if this is done.
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Jail can be up to 3 years
According to the rules of Indian Railways, if any passenger while traveling in a train. Takes with you those things which are prohibited during travel. That is, those who have been banned. Then action can be taken against such passengers under Section 164 of the Railway Act. In which passengers may have to pay a fine of up to thousand rupees.
So along with this, 3 years imprisonment or both can be sentenced. A firecracker is inflammable and can explode at the slightest fire. This may put the safety of passengers at risk, hence Indian Railways has banned it. If you carry crackers in the train. So if caught, you will have to face punishment.
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