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 Indian Railways Takes Measures to Prevent Theft of Fans and Bulbs in Trains
The theft of railway properties has always been an issue for the Indian government.
Dr.G.R.Balakrishnan Mar 18 2024 Logistics News (Roadways & Railways)

Indian Railways Takes Measures to Prevent Theft of Fans and Bulbs in Trains

Being a largest network, it is difficult though not impossible anyway to monitor and maintain all the properties of the railways. No wonder, things like bedrolls and fans are often stolen away unseen and uncaught too.  

As per the last released report by the Ministry of Railways, from toilet mugs to fans and railway lines, the Indian Railways recovered stolen property worth Rs 7.37 crore in 2022.  These efforts certainly have decreased the number of thefts but cannot totally eliminate the thefts. Direct Current (DC) is used  by the train fans and other appliances which can only be used as Direct Current (DC). Even if stolen, it cannot be installed at homes as the home appliances require 5,12 or 24 volts of DC power to run.

The railways supply only 110 volts of electricity for the fans in trains. After stealing such appliances, the worth of it won’t be more than that of a scrap. It can be used only in matters related to trains and railways

The main reason why railways supply 110 volts, instead of 230 volts, is to prevent theft. Most thieves are already aware of these rules and hence they avoid stealing fans and lights from trains.