Drones intruding on high-speed rail lines cause train delays; Ministry of Public Security releases multiple typical cases

In recent years, the number of drones owned in our country has continued to rise, and application scenarios are constantly expanding. However, some individuals operate drones to conduct flight photography along railway lines, engage in agricultural and forestry activities, and other activities, due to weak safety awareness and improper operation, intruding into high-speed rail line areas or illegally flying over railway lines, seriously affecting railway transportation order and endangering the safety of high-speed rail operation. The Ministry of Public Security announced today typical cases of drone interference with railway safety investigated by public security authorities this year.

The public security authorities remind the general public that behaviors such as drones intruding into railway lines and the designated control airspace on both sides, and flying over railway lines, violate laws and regulations such as the “Public Security Administration Punishment Law of the People’s Republic of China,” the “Provisional Regulations on the Flight Management of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles,” and the “High-Speed Railway Safety Protection Management Measures,” and shall be subject to administrative penalties according to law; if a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility will also be pursued according to law. Drone users should strictly abide by laws and regulations, operate in a standardized manner, fly legally, jointly maintain low-altitude order, and safeguard railway operation safety.

1. Wu Moumou’s case of negligent damage to transportation tools

In April 2026, Wu Moumou operated a drone along the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway within Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, to spray pesticides on wheat fields. During this process, the drone illegally flew under the railway viaduct, then ascended to the viaduct surface, and subsequently lost control and fell onto the railway line. Train G15, passing through the crash site, collided with the drone, causing vehicle failure, a 32-minute stop, and delays for 63 trains. Wu Moumou was criminally detained for suspected negligent damage to transportation tools.

2. Zeng Moumou’s illegal flight of civil unmanned aerial vehicles

In April 2026, Zeng Moumou operated a drone along the Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway within Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, to fertilize farmland. During this process, the drone illegally flew over the railway line and collided with the contact wire, then fell onto a nearby railway bridge, causing damage to the railway contact wire. The public security authorities imposed a 7-day administrative detention on Zeng Moumou.

3. Zhu Moumou’s illegal flight of civil unmanned aerial vehicles

In March 2026, Zhu Moumou operated a drone along the Hangzhou-Shenzhen high-speed railway within Ningde City, Fujian Province, to spray pesticides on farmland. Due to improper operation, the drone scraped an overhead power line outside the railway fence and fell onto the railway line, causing train D3291 to stop for 12 minutes and delaying 7 trains. The public security authorities imposed a 6-day administrative detention on Zhu Moumou.

4. Wu Moumou’s illegal flight of civil unmanned aerial vehicles

In April 2026, Wu Moumou operated a drone along the Quzhou-Jiu high-speed railway within Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, to spray pesticides on farmland. Due to improper operation, the drone fell onto the railway line, causing train G1524 to stop for 7 minutes. The public security authorities imposed a 5-day administrative detention on Wu Moumou.

5. Xu Moumou’s illegal flight of civil unmanned aerial vehicles

In January 2026, Xu Moumou operated a drone along the Fandong high-speed railway within Fangchenggang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to shoot scenery. Due to improper operation, the drone touched the railings of the railway viaduct and fell onto the railway line, causing train D8343 to be delayed by 15 minutes. The public security authorities imposed a 5-day administrative detention on Xu Moumou.

(CCTV News Reporter Chen Yu)

(Edited by: Wen Jing)

Keywords: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle