PRAYAGRAJ, March 23 -- Officials of the Prayagraj division of North Central Railways (NCR) have launched an intensive crackdown on unauthorised alarm chain pulling (ACP) in trains, which causes unnecessary delays.

"Continuous action has been taken against those who pull the train chain without a valid emergency. Under the Railway Act, 1989, a total of 3,688 cases of illegal chain pulling were registered in the Prayagraj division during the 2024-25 financial year (up to February 2025). During this period, 3,684 offenders were arrested, and a total fine of Rs.18.57 lakh was collected," said Amit Singh, public relations officer (PRO), Prayagraj division.

The alarm chain system, installed in all trains, serves as an emergency communication ...