Indian Railways bans mobile charging in trains from 11 pm to 5 am: Here’s why

Indian Railways has directed all railway zones to strictly enforce a six-hour overnight restriction on mobile phone and laptop charging inside train coaches. The Railway Board's October 26 instructions follow a reported power bank explosion and reinforce a safety rule originally introduced in 2014.

Indian Railways has directed all railway zones to switch off mobile phone and laptop charging points inside train coaches between 11 pm and 5 am. The Railway Board issued the instructions on October 26, following an incident in which a passenger’s power bank exploded during charging, filling a coach with smoke. The decision is aimed at reducing fire risks during overnight train journeys.

For passengers travelling on long-distance trains, this means charging phones, laptops and other electronic devices before 11 pm. The Railway Board has made it clear that there........

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