# The Railways Act, 1989, Section 18: Fences, gates and bars

- Act: The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989)
- In force from: 1990-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Railways
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/railways-act-1989/section/18/

## Text

The Central Government may, within such time as may be specified by it or within such further time, as it may grant, require that-- (a) boundary marks or fences be provided or renewed by a railway administration for a railway or any part thereof and for roads constructed in connection therewith; (b) suitable gates, chains, bars, stiles or hand-rails be erected or renewed by a railway administration at level crossings; (c) persons be employed by a railway administration to open and shut gates, chains or bars.

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