Western Railway Collects ₹100 Crore In Fines From Ticketless Travellers In Five Months, AC Local Violations Rise 172%
· Free Press Journal
Mumbai: Western Railway has collected ₹100.42 crore in fines from ticketless and irregular passengers between April and August 2026, even as its crackdown on unauthorised travel in AC suburban trains recorded a sharp rise in penalties. The railway detected 13.47 lakh cases, including unbooked luggage, during the five-month period. The figures highlight the scale of ticketless travel and the continuing challenge of ensuring that passengers pay for the services they use.
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August Alone Records Over 2 Lakh Violations And ₹17 Crore Fine Recovery
According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, August alone saw 2.13 lakh ticketless and irregular passengers detected, with fines of ₹17.16 crore. In the Mumbai suburban section, 4.65 lakh cases were recorded between April and August, resulting in the recovery of ₹25.65 crore. The railway said intensive checking was carried out across suburban locals, Mail/Express trains, passenger services and holiday specials.
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Railway Stresses Disciplined Travel Across Busy Mumbai Network
The railway said the sustained checks were intended to prevent revenue leakage and promote disciplined travel. The recovery also comes as a reminder that ticket checking remains an important part of railway operations, particularly on Mumbai's busy suburban network. Western Railway credited its ticket-checking staff and senior commercial officers for the performance.
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