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The Railways Act, 1989
Commercial Law Publishers
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About this book
The bare text of The Railways Act, 1989, printed as enacted without commentary and updated by The Railways (Amendment) Act, 2025. It is consolidated with the allied Acts, rules and regulations covering railway property, safety, passenger services, infrastructure and claims.
At a glance
| Act | Act 24 of 1989 |
| Amended by | The Railways (Amendment) Act, 2025 (9 of 2025) |
| Format | Bare Act, text as enacted |
| Publisher | Commercial Law Publishers |
What's inside
- Administration and operation of railways, and the powers and duties of railway administrations
- Passenger, freight and infrastructure regulation
- Safety provisions and penalties for offences under the Act
- The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966
- Railway (Notices of and Inquiries into Accidents) Rules, 1998, and Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966
- Rules on designated authorities for works, Rail Land Development Authority constitution, and punitive charges for overloading of wagons
Who should buy this
- AIBE aspirants and law students needing the updated statutory text
- Advocates handling railway claims, accident and property matters
- Transport regulators, railway operations staff and public administrators
Publisher's description
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:
• 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.
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