173. Abandoning train, etc., without authority
If any railway servant, when on duty, is entrusted with any responsibility connected with the running of a train, or of any other rolling stock, abandons his post or leaves the train or other rolling stock from one station or place without authority or without properly handing over such train or rolling stock to another authorised railway servant, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
