Be Careful While Smoking on the Train! Getting Caught Could Mean a Hefty Fine

Smoking *bidis* or cigarettes at stations or within railway premises can attract a fine of up to ₹2,000. Additionally, fines may be imposed for traveling without a ticket, traveling in a women's coach, or carrying hazardous materials.

Many passengers casually start smoking *bidis* or cigarettes while traveling on trains, but doing so could prove costly. Keeping passenger safety and convenience in mind, the Railways has banned smoking on trains as well as at stations and within railway premises. Any passenger caught violating this rule may face a fine. Therefore, it is important to be aware of these regulations during your journey.

According to railway rules, smoking *bidis* or cigarettes on trains, at stations, or within railway premises is prohibited. Passengers caught smoking may be fined up to ₹2,000. In other words, a few minutes of carelessness could hit your pocket hard.

Traveling Under the Influence of Alcohol Can Also Prove Costly

Action can be taken against passengers for consuming alcohol or other intoxicants on railway property. Passengers causing a disturbance due to intoxication may be deboarded from the train. Furthermore, they could face imprisonment for up to 24 hours or a fine of up to ₹1,000.

Fines for Traveling Without a Ticket

A valid ticket or pass is mandatory for train travel. Traveling without a ticket or a valid pass can now attract a minimum fine of ₹500; previously, this amount was ₹250.

Action Against Male Passengers in Women's Coaches

If a male passenger is caught traveling in a coach reserved for women, a fine of ₹2,500 may be imposed. Additionally, a fine of ₹1,000 can be levied on a passenger who occupies another passenger's confirmed seat and refuses to vacate it. Carrying dangerous or explosive items on a train without permission is also a violation of the rules; doing so can attract a fine of up to ₹10,000.

Similarly, a fine of up to ₹2,000 can be imposed for a first-time offense of selling goods or begging on a train or at a station without the approval of the concerned department.