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railway protection force

Railway Protection Force (RPF) is an Indian security force entrusted with protecting railway passengers, passenger area and railway property of the Indian Railways.

RPF is the only central armed police force (CAPF, commonly known as para military force) which has the power to arrest, investigate and prosecute criminals. The force is under the authority of Ministry of Railways (India).

The RPF utilises a similar rank structure to the other paramilitary forces in India, and the Indian Police Service. Non-gazetted ranks are the same as those used in the State Police Services. The job profile differs for each position.

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Scrap thieves take vital railway equipment, nabbed after a month in Bengaluru

May 03, 2026, 03:07 (IST)

RPF Rescues 3 Minors at Lohardaga Railway Station Under Operation Nanhe Farishte

TNN / Apr 28, 2026, 17:07 (IST)

Three boys, aged 10-11, were rescued by the railway protection force (RPF) from Lohardaga railway station on Sunday. The minors, from Ranchi's McCluskieganj, had left home without informing their parents. They were handed over to Childline after RPF's routine inspection.

Their poles offloaded, 3 athletes from Tamil Nadu forced to change train

TNN / May 06, 2026, 06:02 (IST)

Tamil Nadu's pole vaulters encountered a troubling incident when railway protection force officials at Rajahmundry carelessly cut the ropes holding their valuable poles to a train's windows. As a result, the poles tumbled onto the tracks, leaving the athletes no choice but to halt the train and salvage their equipment.

Railway clears illegal encroachments near Gau Ghat

May 03, 2026, 01:08 (IST)

RPF constables help woman deliver twins at Subedarganj stn

Apr 27, 2026, 02:00 (IST)

Commuter hurt in knife attack during phone robbery bid in Mumbai local train, accused arrested

Apr 27, 2026, 20:15 (IST)

Two held in rly theft; 99,000 worth property recovered

TNN / Apr 22, 2026, 23:13 (IST)

Actor Darshan Jariwala gets his lost wallet back within minutes on Gujarat Mail; praises authorities

etimes.in / Apr 23, 2026, 09:18 (IST)

In a delightful turn of events, Bollywood star Darshan Jariwala found his lost wallet aboard the Gujarat Mail, all thanks to the quick thinking of the railway protection force. After reaching out through the Rail Madad helpline, ASI Arun Singh sprang into action and swiftly retrieved the actor's missing item, earning accolades from Jariwala for the team's remarkable efficiency. Read on to know more in detail.

Receipt in waste leads RPF to garbage dumping culprit

TNN / Apr 19, 2026, 04:06 (IST)

RPFcop’squick action led to arrestofSingraulibank heist accused

TNN / Apr 20, 2026, 05:17 (IST)

LGBTQIA+ community members stop trans man from ending life

TNN / Apr 29, 2026, 00:16 (IST)

A trans man was rescued near railway tracks in Bhubaneswar after a four-hour search by the LGBTQIA+ community and railway police. The community mobilized after seeing SOS videos, leading to his safe recovery and subsequent counselling. He was reportedly distressed over family opposition to his relationship.

Bullets found in railway hospital toilet in Thiruvananthapuram

TNN / Apr 23, 2026, 01:59 (IST)

54yo man dies of heart attack while boarding train at Tundla

Apr 21, 2026, 22:44 (IST)

Central Railway razes 45 encroachments to fast-track Vande Bharat facility

TNN / Apr 30, 2026, 05:52 (IST)

In a significant step toward enhancing railway services, Central Railway has successfully removed 45 unauthorized huts near Wadi Bunder, paving the way for a vital Vande Bharat maintenance depot. This decisive action, in accordance with judicial directives, will speed up the build-out of essential facilities, including stabling lines and an expansive covered shed.

3 Minors Rescued from Trafficking Ring at Ranchi Railway Station

TNN / Apr 26, 2026, 21:10 (IST)

Three minors from West Bengal's Purulia district were rescued from a suspected trafficker at Hatia railway station. The boys, aged 14 and 15, were allegedly being taken to Bengaluru for work. The arrested trafficker admitted to supplying laborers to construction sites and receiving payment for transporting the children.

9 women arrested for planned dacoity on Siddeshwar Express

PTI / Apr 23, 2026, 13:52 (IST)

railway protection force officers apprehended nine women. They were allegedly planning a dacoity aboard the Siddheshwar Express. The women were observed behaving suspiciously at Kurduwadi railway station. Following them, RPF teams detained the suspects at Solapur station. Investigations revealed their involvement in a dacoits' gang operating in Solapur and Pune railway divisions. A case has been registered against them.