In the wake of a rise in incidents of road vehicles dashing through or getting trapped inside closed railway level crossing gates, the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Thiruvananthapuram Division, has decided to enforce strict measures to stop such dangerous violations that put the lives of road users, railway staff, and thousands of train passengers at risk.
The increasing number of such incidents has become a matter of serious concern for Railways. During 2025, a total of 104 railway level crossing gate dash incidents were reported in the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division and 27 such incidents have been reported so far this year. To reduce the growing number of such incidents, the RPF, Thiruvananthapuram Division, in coordination with all departments concerned, especially the Motor Vehicles department, has intensified action against motorists violating safety rules at railway level crossings.
A circular has been issued by the State Transport Commissioner, warning of strict action against drivers involved in railway level crossing gate dash incidents. The circular was issued following intervention by the RPF seeking strong action against offenders whose reckless behavior endangers railway operations and public safety. Under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, licensing authorities have been instructed to initiate suspension of driving licence of offenders based on reports received from railway authorities.
