The Railways Act, 1989 · XIV — REGULATION OF HOURS OF WORK AND PERIOD OF REST

Section 160. Opening or breaking a level crossing gate

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

160. Opening or breaking a level crossing gate .—(1) If any person, other than a railway servant or a person authorised in this behalf, opens any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. (2) If any person breaks any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years.

Source: India Code