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Lok Sabha
Minister of State for Railways Shri R. Velu affirmed in the Lok Sabha today in reply to a question raised by Shri Pankaj Chowdhary that some cases of passengers traveling on the roof of the train have come to notice. Roof top traveling is a punishable offence under the Railways Act and strict action is taken against the persons violating these provisions. Regular checks are conducted by various railway agencies in association with Railway Magistrates on sections prone to roof-top traveling. A constant watch is also kept at the stations to prevent passengers from traveling on roof-top of the trains. Extensive publicity is given through various media including Public Address System to educate the traveling public about the consequences of such travel.
BSC/HK/CK-110/05
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