The Railways has appealed to passengers noticing inflammable materials o­n trains or railway premises to inform officials on the mobile number 09840668675 (Southern Railway Zone). According to a press release, in case of an emergency, passengers may pull the alarm chain and wait for the train to halt. Passengers are advised not to carry inflammable material o­n trains as it would endanger the safety of passengers and railway property. Carrying dangerous or offensive goods is prohibited under section 67 of the Railway Act and is punishable under sections 164 and 165 of The Railway Act, 1989.