CHENNAI: Ahead of Deepavali, the Southern Railway has warned that strict action will be taken against passengers who carry flammable items on board the train. Officials pointed out the rules that prohibit items causing accidents on trains.

Accordingly, there is a ban on carrying flammable items like stoves, flammable chemicals, firecrackers, toilet cleaning acid, diesel, petrol, cigarettes in trains. This ban continues to be in force.

However, during festive seasons like Deepavali, traders and passengers have made it a habit to carry various items including firecrackers. Since these incidents continue to occur during the festival season, the Railways, through the Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force, creates awareness among passengers every year.

In this regard, offic

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