The Railways Act, 1989

Railways Act, 1989 (As amended by The Railways (Amendment) Act, 2025)

This edition of The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989), updated with The Railways (Amendment) Act, 2025 (9 of 2025) and the latest statutory modifications, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, transport regulation, public administration, and railway operations.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It consolidates the core legislation with relevant allied Acts, rules, and regulations governing railway property, safety, passenger services, infrastructure, and claims, providing a complete legal resource.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Provisions relating to the administration and operation of railways

• Powers and duties of railway administrations and authorities

• Passenger, freight, and infrastructure regulations

• Safety provisions and penalties for offences under the Act

• Allied legislations and rules for comprehensive coverage:

 – The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966

 – Railway (Notices of and Inquiries into Accidents) Rules, 1998

 – Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

 – Railway Designated Authorities (Construction and Maintenance of Works) Rules, 2012

 – The Rail Land Development Authority (Constitution) Rules, 2007

 – The Railways (Punitive Charges for Overloading of Wagon) Rules, 2012

 – The Railways (Concession in Passenger Fares) Rules, 2012

 – The Railways (Compulsory Acquisition of Land) Rules, 2008

 – The Land Acquisition (Special Railway Projects) Rules, 2016

 – Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Rules, 2020

 – The Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 with amendments

 – The Railway Claims Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1989

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource

• Law students and academicians studying transport and infrastructure laws

• Practising advocates handling railway claims, land acquisition, and contractual disputes

• Railway officials, administrators, and policy-makers ensuring compliance

• Researchers and consultants in public transport governance

Whether used in the exam hall, the courtroom, or in railway administration, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Railways Act, 1989, as it applies in 2025.