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Crime
Using Phone on Speaker in Train May Lead to Fine or Jail, Warns Indian Railways
✍️ TOI India
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 06:14 AM
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Indian Railways has warned that playing audio on a phone's speaker inside a train compartment can attract a fine or even imprisonment. The rule aims to prevent disturbance to fellow passengers.
The railway authorities have issued an advisory stating that using a mobile phone on speaker mode while travelling in a train is prohibited. Passengers found violating this rule may face legal action, which could include a monetary fine or imprisonment.
The directive is intended to maintain a peaceful environment inside train coaches and avoid causing inconvenience to other travellers. Railway protection force personnel are authorised to enforce the rule and take necessary action against offenders.
Officials emphasise that the measure is not targeted at genuine communication needs but at preventing unnecessary noise that disturbs fellow passengers. They urge commuters to use headphones or keep their phones on silent mode during the journey.
The directive is intended to maintain a peaceful environment inside train coaches and avoid causing inconvenience to other travellers. Railway protection force personnel are authorised to enforce the rule and take necessary action against offenders.
Officials emphasise that the measure is not targeted at genuine communication needs but at preventing unnecessary noise that disturbs fellow passengers. They urge commuters to use headphones or keep their phones on silent mode during the journey.