Men boarding the women's coach of a train will now face a higher fine; find out the rules for transgender persons..

Trains have coaches reserved for women, and specific rules apply to them. These coaches are provided to ensure female passengers do not face any inconvenience. However, male passengers sometimes board these coaches at various stations. Doing so can lead to trouble; men caught boarding a women's coach may face a fine during ticket inspections.

The Railways has stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that boarding a coach reserved for women without authorization violates the rules. Such passengers may face punitive action and fines imposed by the Railways.

**What is the fine?**
If a male passenger enters a women's coach without permission, action can be taken against him. Initially, a fine of ₹500 may be imposed. If found guilty, the fine could increase to ₹2,500. Furthermore, if a passenger refuses to pay the fine, a penalty of ₹5,000 may be levied. Therefore, one should always verify the coach designation before boarding.

**What are the rules for transgender passengers?**
Regarding transgender passengers boarding women's coaches, the Railways has stated that transgender women—based on legal identity and documentation (provided they possess identification as a woman or a valid ticket/ID card)—may travel in coaches reserved for women. This is because Indian laws (such as the NALSA judgment and the Transgender Persons Act) grant them the right to gender identity. However, action may be taken if they are identified as male.

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