No Phone Charging On Trains From 11 PM To 5 AM
What Happened
Indian Railways has directed all zones to strictly keep onboard mobile charging points switched off between 11 PM and 5 AM, following an incident in which a passenger’s power bank exploded while charging and smoke filled a train coach. No injuries were reported. Importantly, this is not a new ban. The overnight charging restriction dates back to 2014. The Railway Board’s October 26 directive reinforces the existing rule and calls for staff training and surprise inspections to ensure compliance.
Key Takeaways
Passengers should not expect train charging points to work between 11 PM and 5 AM. Railways is tightening enforcement of the existing safety rule following the recent power-bank incident.