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Central Railway collects record Rs 159 crore from 20.5 lakh ticketless passengers in 6 months
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk Somit Sen , as published by Times of India — Mumbai
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The total collected is Rs 159 crore from 20. Central Railway has collected a record amount from ticketless passengers.
Central Railway has collected a record amount from ticketless passengers. The total collected is Rs 159 crore from 20.5 lakh offenders in six months. This period saw a significant increase in revenue compared to the previous year.
The highest recoveries were from the Mumbai division, where effective checks were implemented. Passengers are urged to travel with valid tickets to avoid penalties.
Further details on the intensified measures against ticketless travel are available, including the number of offenders in September who contributed to the earnings.
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Category: News Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Times of India — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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