Railways Act (as amended by Act 18 of 2023) (w.e.f. 1-3-2024) with allied Act, Rules and Regulations

The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989) is the principal legislation governing the administration, operation, regulation, safety, and management of railways in India. This 2026 edition incorporates amendments introduced by The Railways (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 9 of 2025) and includes a comprehensive collection of allied railway laws, rules, regulations, and statutory provisions relating to railway property, accident investigations, compensation claims, railway employee welfare, land development, and operational compliance. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as a valuable legal reference for understanding railway administration, passenger and freight transportation regulations, accident-related procedures, compensation mechanisms, and the legal framework governing India's railway sector.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989)
• Updated with The Railways (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 9 of 2025)
• Includes The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966 (Act 29 of 1966)
• Covers The Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Rules, 1990 as amended by GSR 347(E), dated 3-6-2020
• Includes The Statutory Investigation into Railway Accidents Rules, 1998
• Contains The Railways (Notices of and Inquiries into Accidents) Rules, 1998 as amended by GSR 577(E), dated 19-8-2019
• Covers The Railway Servants (Hours of Work and Period of Rest) Rules, 2005
• Includes The Rail Land Development Authority (Transactions of Business) Regulations, 2012
• Contains The Railways (Punitive Charges for Overloading of Wagon) Rules, 2012 as amended by GSR 218(E), dated 23-3-2022
• Includes The Indian Railways (Penalties for Activities Affecting Cleanliness of Railway Premises) Rules, 2012
• Covers The Rail Land Development Authority (Development of Land and Other Works) Regulations, 2012
• Includes other relevant railway-related material
• Features Words and Phrases Legally Defined