Train News: Standing or misbehaving at a moving train's door can lead to fines or jail. Know the railway safety rules.

Indian Railways: If you travel by train, take note: if you are caught making a 'Reel' at the door of a moving train in an attempt to go viral, you could face disciplinary action and a fine.

Indian Railways Rule: Nowadays, everyone—from children to adults—uses social media. While using social media isn't wrong in itself, using it inappropriately or in a way that conveys a harmful message to others is considered improper. You may have seen videos where people stand at the doors of moving trains to create Reels in hopes of going viral.

Some individuals even hang out of the doorway to perform stunts. However, such behavior is not only dangerous for the individual but also violates railway regulations. Indian Railways can take action against such activities.

Making videos can lead to serious consequences.

According to railway rules, if a passenger is caught making a video at the door of a moving train, action can be taken against them under the Railways Act, 1989. Furthermore, a fine may be imposed for violating these rules.

How much is the fine?

If a passenger is caught making a video or performing stunts near the door of a moving train in violation of railway rules, they could face a fine of up to ₹1,000 and imprisonment for up to six months. In serious cases, a formal legal case may also be registered.

Action will be taken even if the video goes viral.

If a Reel filmed at a train door goes viral, it is a mistake to assume that the Railways will not take action. In such instances, the RPF (Railway Protection Force) and GRP (Government Railway Police) can identify and take action against the individual. Filming Reels at the door of a moving train is not only dangerous for the person involved but also causes inconvenience to other passengers moving through the train. Moreover, many people—especially children—try to replicate videos they see on social media, and such videos convey a wrong message to others. The Railways appeals to the public not to perform stunts or shoot reels at the doors of moving trains.