The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is contemplating a new policy that would impose on-the-spot fines of up to ₹2,000 for passengers who board or alight from moving trains. This decision is driven by a significant increase in platform accidents, particularly in the Thiruvananthapuram division, where 37 incidents occurred in the first four months of 2023, resulting in 12 deaths and 25 serious injuries. Previously, such actions were met with warnings or legal actions through railway courts. A senior RPF official indicated that the behavior will now be treated as a crime under Section 156 of the Railways Act. The RPF aims to discourage risky behaviors, noting that many passengers often stand near train doors despite available seats inside. Alongside fines, the RPF plans to implement awareness measures, including counselling sessions for offenders and enhanced surveillance on overcrowded trains. The statistics highlight a troubling trend, with 216 lives lost in similar incidents in Delhi over a 27-month period, including 98 deaths in 2023 alone. However, it remains unclear whether this policy will be enforced only in Thiruvananthapuram or across the country.