Railways launch drive in opposition to footboard journey on trains

The Southern Railway has launched a drive to stop unauthorised journey and footboard journey onboard trains, aside from trespassing. The drive has been launched in opposition to the backdrop of an incident by which a lady sustained vital accidents after being allegedly pushed off a transferring prepare close to Varkala on Sunday. As a part of strengthening the onboard vigilance, particular consideration is being given to normal coaches, SLRs (seating-cum-luggage rake), and vestibule areas to stop passengers from standing close to doorways or on footboards.

Helpline no. is 139

Passengers ought to stay alert, keep away from altercations with fellow passengers, and instantly report any irregular behaviour or suspicious exercise by the Rail Madad Helpline – 139, mentioned an announcement issued by the Railways. To stop crime in opposition to ladies passengers, 5 devoted “Meri Saheli” groups — comprising educated RPF personnel — are performing at Nagercoil, Thiruvananthapuram South, Thiruvananthapuram North, Ernakulam South, Ernakulam North, and Thrissur railway stations, the assertion added.

In 2025, the railway safety drive (RPF), Thiruvananthapuram, arrested six offenders concerned in crimes in opposition to ladies and handed them over to the railway police and native police. In addition, the railway and native police have arrested and prosecuted 34 offenders for related offences. Around 601 offenders have been additionally booked by RPF on prices of unauthorised journey in coaches earmarked for girls, mentioned the assertion.