

The Railways Act, 1989 is the principal legislation governing the administration, operation, regulation, and management of railways in India. Published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., this Bare Act with Comments offers an authoritative and up-to-date presentation of railway law, making it an indispensable reference for legal professionals, railway authorities, and students.
This 2025 edition incorporates amendments introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (w.e.f. 1-3-2024) and includes a comprehensive collection of rules, regulations, and allied legislations relating to railway property, accidents and untoward incidents, investigations, employee service conditions, land development, penalties, cleanliness regulations, and punitive charges.
Structured for clarity and ease of reference, this publication provides a holistic statutory framework essential for understanding railway administration, safety, compensation, enforcement, and regulatory compliance.
Key Highlights
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Complete text of the Railways Act, 1989
(Act 24 of 1989) -
Updated with the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
(w.e.f. 1-3-2024) -
Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966
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Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Rules, 1990
(as amended) -
Statutory Investigation into Railway Accidents Rules, 1998
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Railways (Notices of and Inquiries into Accidents) Rules, 1998
(as amended) -
Railway Servants (Hours of Work and Period of Rest) Rules, 2005
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Rail Land Development Authority (Transaction of Business) Regulations, 2012
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Railways (Punitive Charges for Overloading of Wagon) Rules, 2012
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Indian Railways (Penalties for Activities Affecting Cleanliness at Railway Premises) Rules, 2012
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Rail Land Development Authority (Development of Land and Other Works) Regulations, 2012
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Words and Phrases – Legally Defined
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Bare Act with Comments for better statutory understanding
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