Railway officials have been asked to strictly enforce the ban on smoking in trains to prevent fire accidents. Authorities said that smoking inside train compartments can be very dangerous and may cause serious fire mishaps.
The Railway Board has instructed all station managers, train supervisors, and staff to monitor passengers and ensure that no one smokes on trains or in compartments. Warning signs about the smoking ban should be displayed clearly in coaches, and fines will be imposed on anyone who violates the rule.
Officials also said that fire safety equipment like extinguishers and alarms should be checked regularly to ensure they are in working condition. They stressed the importance of passenger safety and said that strict enforcement of the rules is necessary to avoid accidents.
Railways have appealed to passengers to cooperate with staff and follow safety rules, as this will help protect lives and prevent any untoward incidents on trains.
