By Admin 
Indian Railways is one of the largest transport systems in the country. Crores of passengers travel by Indian Railways every day. In such a situation, keeping in mind the convenience and safety of passengers, Railways has made many rules. Keeping in mind the convenience of passengers during night time, Railways has also decided some special rules. In fact, if you are traveling by train at night, then it is important for you to be aware of these rules, so that your journey remains comfortable and there is no problem of any kind. In such a situation, let us tell you today which rules come into force in the train at 10 o’clock in the night and what you should know.
Ticket checking rule after 10 pm
According to railway rules, TTE cannot disturb sleeping passengers to show tickets between 10 pm to 6 am. This rule applies to both sleeper and AC coaches, so that the sleep of the passengers is not disturbed. However, TTE can check the tickets of passengers who board the train after 10 pm. If an officer repeatedly harasses you without any reason, passengers can lodge a complaint on helpline number 139.
strictness on noise
It is important to maintain peace in the train at night, talking loudly, using loudspeaker on mobile, listening to songs without headphones is considered a violation of rules. If any passenger’s actions cause problems to other passengers then action can be taken. Under Section 145 of the Railway Act 1989, a fine can be imposed for disturbing peace, which can range from Rs 500 to Rs 1000.
Light and other facilities rules
After 10 pm in the train, the main light of the coach is switched off and only the night light remains on, so that the passengers can sleep comfortably. People traveling in groups also cannot talk loudly. In some trains, food service is stopped late at night. If needed, passengers can book food in advance through catering. Apart from this, the movement of cleaning staff is also limited at night. At the same time, charging points in the train are also closed from 11 am to 5 am, so that incidents like short circuit do not happen.
What is the rule regarding middle berth?
In the sleeper coach, a middle berth passenger can leave his seat from 10 pm to 6 am. During this time, the passengers sitting on the lower berth cannot stop him from doing so. Whereas after 6 am in the morning, the middle berth has to be closed again.
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