Sat Nov 01 12:44:56 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewrite as a news article:

Summary:

The Tiruchi Railway Division of the Southern Railway is issuing urgent warnings to the public about the extreme danger of overhead electrical equipment (OHE) following two fatal electrocution incidents in October 2025. The accidents involved individuals climbing onto railcars and coming into contact with high-voltage wires. The Railway is urging people to adhere strictly to safety guidelines, including avoiding contact with OHE, not climbing on trains, and being cautious with metallic objects near the lines. The Railway is also conducting awareness campaigns to educate the public about railway safety.

News Article:

Tiruchi Railway Issues Urgent Warning After Fatal Electrocutions

TIRUCHI, November 1, 2025 – The Tiruchi Railway Division of the Southern Railway has issued an urgent public safety alert following two fatal electrocution incidents last month involving high-voltage overhead equipment (OHE).

Railway officials are imploring the public and rail passengers to exercise extreme caution near OHE lines, which carry a deadly 25,000 volts. The warning emphasizes that even approaching these live wires can be fatal, due to the risk of electrical arcing.

The alert follows the deaths of a 49-year-old man on October 6th and a 16-year-old boy on October 19th, both occurring at the Ulundurpet Goods Yard. In both cases, the victims climbed onto stationary railcars and came into contact with the live overhead wires, resulting in severe electric shock and subsequent death.

“These tragic incidents underscore the critical need for public awareness and adherence to safety regulations,” stated a railway official. “We urge everyone to understand the immense danger posed by these high-voltage lines.”

The Railway Division is advising the public to strictly adhere to the following safety guidelines:

  • Do not climb on locomotives, coaches, or wagons.
  • Never touch or approach electric wires, poles, or equipment.
  • Avoid using umbrellas (especially with metal parts) or carrying long metallic objects under OHE lines, particularly during rain or lightning.
  • Do not throw any objects onto the wires from overbridges.
  • Cutting or trimming trees near OHE lines without permission is strictly prohibited.
  • Road users at level crossings should not travel on top of vehicles or overload goods carriers. Maximum safe loading heights are indicated by height gauges.

The Safety Branch and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Tiruchi Division are conducting regular awareness campaigns across towns and villages to educate the public on various safety aspects, including OHE dangers, safe herding of cattle, and proper level crossing procedures.

The Railway is urging everyone to prioritize safety and heed these warnings to prevent further tragedies.

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