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Gate dashing incidents at level crossings: Railways warn of criminal proceedings and licence suspension
Railways’ RPF in Thiruvananthapuram Division announces strict measures to curb level crossing gate dashes, including criminal proceedings and possible licence suspensions. The article cites 2025 incidents (104) and 2026 incidents (27 so far as of May 7, 2026) to illustrate growing safety concerns.
Why It Matters
These actions seek to protect lives and railway operations from dangerous violations at level crossings and ensure accountability for offenders.
Timeline
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2026 incidents so far (as of May 7, 2026)
May 7, 2026
As of May 7, 2026, 27 level crossing gate dash incidents had been reported in the Thiruvananthapuram Division for 2026.
2025 level crossing gate dash incidents in Thiruvananthapuram Division
2025
In 2025, a total of 104 railway level crossing gate dash incidents were reported in the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division.