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Playing loud audio on trains can cost you up to Rs 5000 fine and imprisonment
- •Playing reels, music, or watching videos loudly on mobile phones without earphones inside trains can severely disturb fellow passengers.
- •Railways have emphasized strict rules where violators can face a fine of up to Rs 1,000 for creating noise disturbances.
- •Continuous disruption or misbehavior in railway premises can lead to a hefty fine of up to Rs 5,000 or imprisonment for up to 6 months.
- •Passengers facing inconvenience can seek help from on-board TTE, railway staff, or register a complaint via RailMadad.
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If a complaint is made against a passenger for playing songs, videos, or reels loudly on their mobile phone, a fine of Rs 1,000 may be imposed. For individuals who continuously create problems or misbehave within the railway premises, a harsher fine of up to Rs 5,000 or imprisonment for up to 6 months can be imposed.
Passengers experiencing disturbances can report the issue directly to the TTE or railway staff present on the train by providing the coach, seat, and disturbance details. Alternatively, complaints can be registered through the railway's RailMadad complaint service or by calling the designated 139 helpline number.
The Railway Board originally instructed railway zones to ban disruptive behavior and noise in trains back in 2012, though its impact remained limited in many places until recent stricter compliance enforcement.
