To ensure safety of all and to follow Covid-19 protocols, Railways announced a slew of measures on Saturday.
In an order, it stated that not wearing masks and spitting while travelling in trains can attract fines of up to ₹500.
The fines come into effect immediately and will be in force for six months, as per a Railway Board decision.
Indian Railways is continuing its trains services at a time when various parts of the country are facing the second Covid-19 wave.
The move comes in the backdrop of Railways continuing to run trains as parts of India battles more infectious strains of Covid-19.