Major Ticket Checking Drive in Nanded Division Uncovers Widespread Unauthorized Travel
In a significant enforcement operation aimed at curbing illegal and invalid travel, the South Central Railway's Nanded Division conducted a comprehensive ticket checking drive on March 26. The initiative, which spanned from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, resulted in the detection of a substantial number of violations across multiple train routes.
Extensive Inspection Yields Hundreds of Cases
According to Shailesh Kumar Singh, Assistant Commercial Manager of Nanded, a total of 500 cases involving various forms of unauthorized travel were identified during the special drive. A team of 28 dedicated ticket checking personnel was deployed to inspect 25 trains operating on diverse routes throughout the division.
The breakdown of detected cases reveals a pattern of non-compliance:
- 449 cases of ticketless travel resulting in the recovery of Rs 2,14,410 in fare and Rs 1,15,190 in fines.
- 15 cases of irregular travel leading to the collection of Rs 3,730 in fare and Rs 3,750 in fines.
- 36 cases of Unbooked Luggage (UBL) from which a sum of Rs 5,500 was recovered.
In total, the railway administration recovered over Rs 3.4 lakh through a combination of fare payments and penalties. Action was taken against all offenders in strict accordance with established railway rules and regulations.
Railway Administration Issues Stern Warning to Passengers
The South Central Railway has made it clear that such enforcement drives will continue to be conducted regularly in the future. Officials have issued a strong appeal to all passengers to ensure they travel with valid tickets and properly book any luggage carried during their journeys.
Rajesh Shinde, Chief Publicity Inspector of the Nanded Division of SCR, emphasized the legal consequences of non-compliance. "Traveling without a ticket or engaging in irregular travel is a punishable offense under the Railways Act," he stated. "Passengers are requested to cooperate with the administration to ensure a safe, convenient and comfortable journey for everyone."
The railway administration's message is unequivocal: compliance with ticketing and luggage regulations is not optional but mandatory. The recent drive demonstrates their commitment to enforcing these rules and maintaining the integrity of the railway system's revenue collection and operational standards.
