Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has initiated proactive steps to address unauthorised trespassing on railway tracks, a practice that claims numerous lives annually. To enhance public safety, NFR has already eliminated all unmanned level crossing gates and is intensifying efforts to prevent unauthorised crossings that often lead to fatal accidents.
The railway authority has identified 950 vulnerable locations across its network where trespassing incidents frequently occur. Of these, 809 have been barricaded to date, with region-specific measures including 235 in Tinsukia, 221 in Lumding, 88 in Rangiya, 171 in Alipurduar, and 94 in Katihar. These actions aim to minimise the risks associated with unauthorised access to railway tracks.
To complement these measures, NFR is conducting awareness campaigns in schools, colleges, and community settings such as panchayats. These programmes educate the public on the dangers of crossing railway tracks at unauthorised locations and aim to avert fatal incidents.
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On 23 December 2024, one such intervention was carried out between Diphu and Daldali, near Walingdisa and Daldali villages. Railway authorities barricaded an unauthorised trespassing location, engaging with local residents to explain the safety implications and legal consequences of obstructing railway work or crossing tracks. Officers from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Special Intelligence Branch interacted with villagers and local leaders to garner support for these safety measures.
NFR continues to discourage unauthorised crossing and trespassing on railway premises, urging the public to adhere to railway safety regulations. Trespassing in unauthorised areas is a punishable offence, and these measures are implemented to prioritise the safety and well-being of the community.
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