Visakhapatnam- Indian News Times- 46,156 Cases Detected; Rs 3.56 Crores Realized as Penalty in a 15-Day special drive*
In a continued effort to curb ticketless travel, ensure passenger convenience, and improve compliance with railway regulations- Jan Vishwas Act, South Coast Railway (SCOR) conducted a 15-day massive ticket checking drive across the zone from September 7, 2026, to September 21, 2026.
During this fortnight-long intensive drive, round-the-clock and sustained ticket checking operations were mobilized at major railway stations, on running trains, and across key identified passenger interchange points. Special emphasis was laid on detecting cases of ticketless travel, irregular travel, misuse of travel concessions, carriage of unbooked luggage, and other ticketing irregularities. The drive also aimed at enhancing passenger discipline and enforcing cleanliness norms across premises ensuring Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act-2026.
*Key Highlights of the Drive:*
• Total Cases Detected: 46,156 passengers were penalized for traveling without a valid ticket, irregular travel, carrying unbooked luggage, and violations such as littering and smoking in railway premises.
• Penalty Realized: A total fine of Rs 3.56 Crores was collected from offenders during the 15-day drive.
South Coast Railway reiterates that safe, secure, and comfortable rail journeys are a shared responsibility. SCoR appeals to all passengers to always purchase proper and valid journey/platform tickets before boarding or entering station premises. Passengers are also urged to cooperate with ticket checking staff, adhere to railway guidelines, avoid smoking or littering, and help maintain clean and hygienic station environments.
Intensive drives of this nature will continue across the zone to safeguard genuine passengers and ensure zero tolerance toward ticketing irregularities.
Chief Public Relations Officer
South Coast Railway
Visakhapatnam
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