WorldPhoto: News18Indian Railways Cracks Down on Loud Phone Calls and Reels on Trains
Indian Railways' Southern Railway zone has issued a directive banning loud phone calls and playing videos without earphones on trains and stations. Passengers caught violating this rule face a spot fine of Rs 1,000, while repeat offenders may face up to six months imprisonment or fines up to Rs 5,000 under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026. Multi-lingual announcements and notices will enforce the rule across all six divisions.
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