Important news for railway passengers, mobile charging points will remain closed in the train from 11 pm to 5 am, know the reason.

There is very important news for the passengers traveling by train. Railway Board has asked to strictly follow the instructions to keep mobile charging points closed in train coaches from 11 pm to 5 am. During this period, it will be mandatory to keep charging points closed and no relaxation will be given in this. In its instructions issued on October 26, the Railway Board has asked all zonal railways to ensure compliance with this arrangement.

Due to this reason charging points in the train were closed

This instruction of the Railway Board has come after the incident of a passenger’s power bank exploding and smoke coming out of it while charging in South Eastern Railway (SER). According to the board, the charging points were not closed during the stipulated time in the concerned train. After this, the power bank exploded during charging and smoke started coming out. After this incident, Railways has decided to increase strictness regarding security arrangements.

Instructions to strictly follow the order of 2014

In its letter, the Railway Board has cited the old order issued on June 19, 2014. In that order also, instructions were given to keep mobile charging points in train coaches closed from 11 pm to 5 am. Now the Board has asked all the regional railways to compulsorily follow this rule.

Accountability of employees will be fixed

The Railway Board has also said that along with giving necessary instructions to the concerned employees, they should also provide proper training and counseling so that safety rules are not violated. Apart from this, surprise inspections will also be conducted at the level of officers and supervisors to check whether the instructions are being followed or not.

fire hazard

This step of the Railways has been taken with the aim of reducing the risk of fire and electrical accidents in trains. Passengers will have to be prepared for the situation of not being able to use the charging points available in the coach during the stipulated 6 hours of night.

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