Rise in alarm chain pulling incidents caused delay of over 11 hours in Palakkad division: RailwayIn Palakkad Division of Indian Railways, alarm chain pulling incidents have become a major concern, causing significant delays and impacting the efficiency of the network. From January to October 2023, 614 cases were reported, with only 168 being genuine emergencies. The remaining 446 false alarms resulted in a combined delay of...
more... 11 hours and 48 minutes. General coaches are the most affected, with 406 incidents occurring in these compartments. The Palakkad Junction–Shoranur Junction, Podanur Junction–Palakkad Junction, and Kannur–Kasaragod sections have witnessed the most chain-pulling incidents, particularly during peak hours between 6 pm and 10 pm. Authorities are working to educate passengers on the proper use of alarm chains and enforce the Railways Act 1989, which penalizes non-genuine chain pulling with imprisonment up to one year or a fine of Rs 1,000, or both.
Palakkad Division mein, Indian Railways ke network ki efficiency aur punctuality par alarm chain pulling ka bura asar pad raha hai. January se October 2023 tak, 614 incidents report hue, jisme se sirf 168 genuine emergencies thi. Remaining 446 false alarms se 11 hours aur 48 minutes ki delay hui. General...
more... coaches mein sabse zyada incidents hue, 406 cases in these compartments. Palakkad Junction–Shoranur Junction, Podanur Junction–Palakkad Junction aur Kannur–Kasaragod sections mein chain-pulling incidents zyada hue, especially 6 pm se 10 pm tak. Authorities passengers ko alarm chain ke sahi use ke baare mein educate kar rahe hain aur Railways Act 1989 ko enforce kar rahe hain, jisme non-genuine chain pulling ke liye one year tak ki imprisonment ya Rs 1,000 ka fine, ya dono saza di ja sakti hai.