Section 58: Earmarking of compartment, etc., for ladies

Q: What does Section 58 of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) deal with?

Section 58 TRA pertains to "Earmarking of compartment, etc., for ladies". It is part of the The Railways Act, 1989, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 58 of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) governs earmarking of compartment, etc., for ladies. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 58 TRA still in force?

Yes, Section 58 of the The Railways Act, 1989 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 58 TRA?

धारा 58 TRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 58 of the The Railways Act, 1989. Section 58 of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) governs earmarking of compartment, etc., for ladies. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 58 TRA?

Dhara 58 TRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 58 of the The Railways Act, 1989. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 58 of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) governs earmarking of compartment, etc., for ladies. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 58 of The Railways Act, 1989?

Cite as: "Section 58, The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Railways Act, 1989, 1989, § 58 (India).

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The Railways Act, 1989

Chapter VIIICA — rriage of passengers

Section 58

Earmarking of compartment, etc., for ladies

Every railway administration shall, in every train carrying passengers, earmark for the exclusive use of females, one compartment or such number of berths or seats, as the railway administration may think fit.