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Western Railway Collects ₹100 Crore In Fines From Ticketless Travellers In Five Months, AC Local Violations Rise 172%
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points 47 lakh cases were detected during a five-month period, resulting in a substantial amount of fines being collected. A large number of violations were recorded in a single month, with 2.
Fines for unauthorized travel have increased significantly. A total of 13.47 lakh cases were detected during a five-month period, resulting in a substantial amount of fines being collected. The crackdown on unbooked luggage and ticketless passengers has led to a notable rise in penalty payments.
A large number of violations were recorded in a single month, with 2.13 lakh cases detected. This resulted in a significant fine recovery of ₹17.16 crore. Further details on the breakdown of these cases are available.
The scale of ticketless travel is a continuing challenge, with efforts being made to ensure that passengers pay for services used.
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Published: September 5, 2026 ·
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