Railways Reveals Easy Way to Stop Harassment by Transgender Persons on Trains

• Indian Railways offers a solution for passengers troubled by transgender persons making lewd gestures or demanding money on trains.
• Passengers should immediately report such incidents to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) or Rail Help Number 139 for prompt assistance.
• In North Central Railway's Jhansi Division, RPF took action after a complaint about harassment on train 12944 Udyogkarmi Superfast.
• Two transgender persons were apprehended hiding in Pukhrayan railway yard after admitting to illegally demanding money from passengers.
• A case was registered against them under the Railway Act, and passengers are urged to report any inconvenience or suspicious activity.

Why It Matters: Report train harassment to RPF or Rail Help Number 139 for immediate railway assistance.