Rail advocate and controversial YouTuber Paul Pluta has been charged by the Crime and Corruption Commission.

It is understood the charges related to Mr Pluta's required appearance at a CCC "star chamber" hearing in relation to Queensland Rail leaks.

Rail advocate Paul Pluta has been charged by the Crime and Corruption Commission.

It would be alleged he told another person about the CCC appearance for a directed interview in relation to an investigation undertaken by the CCC.

Mr Pluta, who did not work for the rail operator, had previously spoken out about leaking information, obtained from sources, about Queensland Rail issues.