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Indian Railways raises littering fine to Rs 1,000 across stations and trains
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 06:38 PM
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The Ministry of Railways announced that the penalty for littering on railway premises will be increased to Rs 1,000, aiming to improve cleanliness.
Indian Railways has announced a hike in the penalty for littering on stations and trains, raising the fine to Rs 1,000 per violation. The decision was communicated by the Ministry of Railways as part of its ongoing effort to keep railway premises clean and hygienic.
Officials said the higher fine is intended to deter passengers from discarding waste in coaches, platforms and other railway property. By imposing a stricter monetary penalty, the railways hope to encourage responsible behaviour and reduce the burden of cleaning operations.
The new rule applies uniformly across all zones and will be enforced by railway police and station staff. Travelers are advised to use designated dustbins and follow existing cleanliness guidelines to avoid the penalty.
Officials said the higher fine is intended to deter passengers from discarding waste in coaches, platforms and other railway property. By imposing a stricter monetary penalty, the railways hope to encourage responsible behaviour and reduce the burden of cleaning operations.
The new rule applies uniformly across all zones and will be enforced by railway police and station staff. Travelers are advised to use designated dustbins and follow existing cleanliness guidelines to avoid the penalty.