How do railways handle issues related to train graffiti and vandalism?

Train graffiti and vandalism have been persistent issues for railways, causing damage to the trains, disrupting schedules, and causing a loss of revenue. Railways handle these issues in multiple ways, including:

• Surveillance: Railways use CCTV cameras, drones, and other monitoring systems to identify graffiti and vandalism perpetrators, and track them down.
• Immediate Cleaning: Railway authorities use quick cleaning methods such as bleach and chemicals that dissolve the paint, immediately after discovering graffiti on a train.
• Regular Cleaning: Railways schedule regular cleaning for the trains running in specific zones to keep them clean, prevent excessive buildup, and minimize the graffiti/vandalism damage.
• Legal Consequences: Graffiti and vandalism are not only a significant problem for the railways but also a violation of the law. The railway authorities impose penalties on the offenders up to $2,000 and imprisonment of up to 1 year, depending on the severity of the offense.

Railway authorities frequently work in unison with the police, and the Local government to curb this issue. Railways are also developing innovative solutions to identify graffiti and vandalism more efficiently, such as using specialized software to identify the graffiti creator's style, and tracking them down more quickly.