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Headline: South Central Railway Warns Against Kite Flying Near Tracks Due to Electrocution Risk
Hyderabad, December 30, 2025 – The South Central Railway (SCR) has issued a strong warning to the public to avoid flying kites near railway tracks, stations, yards, and other railway installations. The appeal comes after multiple incidents across Indian Railways zones where individuals suffered severe electric shocks or fatal injuries after their kite threads came into contact with high-voltage overhead electric traction (OHE) lines.
According to an SCR press release, the overhead traction lines carry 25 kV of electricity, and even indirect contact through kite threads can be deadly. The railway authorities are particularly concerned about the use of Chinese-imported kite threads, which are often metallic or chemically treated and act as conductors of electricity.
The SCR emphasized that these threads pose a grave threat not only to human life but also to critical railway electrical infrastructure. Contact with live overhead equipment can lead to service disruptions, safety hazards for passengers and railway staff. The railway urged citizens to prioritize safety and avoid flying kites in close proximity to railway property to prevent potentially fatal accidents and disruptions to train services.
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