1 / 8Every day, Indian Railways operates hundreds of trains, facilitating the travel of thousands of people from various states across the country.2 / 8Passengers traveling on trains operated by Indian Railways are required to adhere to a set of rules established by the railway authorities.3 / 8One of the lesser-known rules of Indian Railways pertains to the usage of the train chain, a mechanism that many passengers are unaware of.4 / 8During train journeys, passengers often notice a distinctive red-colored chain installed in each compartment. This chain, when pulled, promptly brings the train to a halt.5 / 8While the red chain serves as a crucial emergency tool, it has unfortunately been misused on numerous occasions for non-emergency purposes such as amusement or attempting to disembark at unauthorized stations.6 / 8Pulling the train chain without valid reason is subject to a penalty of Rs 1000 and imprisonment for up to one year.7 / 8The train chain should only be pulled in genuine emergency situations, such as medical emergencies, fire, or if there's a threat to passenger safety. In these situations, pulling the chain is not only permissible but also necessary to ensure the well-being of passengers.8 / 8Indeed, in the event of a medical emergency, coach fire, robbery, or any other accident endangering passenger safety, it is appropriate to pull the train chain to alert the authorities and prompt immediate action.