In a bid to curb a rising tide of dangerous social media trends, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has initiated a rigorous awareness campaign targeting the public, particularly young people and social media users.

The railway authority has emphasised that capturing selfies, videos, or “Reels” on or near railway tracks, as well as on the footboards or rooftops of moving trains, is not only extremely hazardous but also a serious criminal offence under the Railways Act, 1989.

This initiative addresses a concerning pattern where individuals endanger themselves and disrupt railway operations in their quest for online popularity, frequently resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. ECoR has made it clear that railway tracks, station areas, and operating trains are critical zones meant for trans

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