Railways warns people against getting close to high-voltage overhead wires

Key Points

1. Tiruchi Railway Division warned of dangers near 25,000-volt Railway Overhead Equipment (OHE).
2. Two electrocution incidents occurred in the division in October 2025.
3. A 49-year-old man died on <strong>October 6, 2025</strong>, after contacting a high-tension wire at Ulundurpet Goods Yard.
4. A 16-year-old boy died on <strong>October 19, 2025</strong>, after contacting a live overhead wire at the same yard.
5. Safety guidelines advise against climbing on trains, touching electric wires, or using metal umbrellas near OHE lines.
6. Height gauges of <strong>4.75 metres</strong> are installed at level crossings to indicate safe loading height.
7. Awareness campaigns are being conducted by the Safety Branch and RPF of the Tiruchi Division.