30-04-2025
CR's Nagpur division conducts ticket checking drive, collects Rs 9.16L in fines
Nagpur: A massive
ticket checking drive
was conducted by the
Nagpur Division
of
Central Railway
on Monday across various trains to curb ticketless and illegal travel.
In all, 23 trains were thoroughly inspected during this special drive, said an official.
The checking operation was carried out by a dedicated team comprising 90 ticket checking staff, nine Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, and five commercial inspectors. The drive was monitored by senior commercial officers, including senior divisional commercial manager, Aman Mittal, to ensure smooth and effective execution, said the official, adding the initiative was undertaken by divisional railway manager (DRM) Vinayak Garg.
As a result of this intensive checking, 1,430 cases of ticketless or irregular travel were detected, resulting in a total penalty realisation of Rs 9,16,660.
Central Railway has appealed to all passengers to travel with valid tickets to avoid inconvenience and penalties. Such drives will be conducted regularly to ensure compliance and improve passenger discipline.
