18 lakh caught, Rs 140.8 crore recovered: Central Railway steps up ticketless travel crackdown
Central Railway recovered Rs.140.8 crores from unauthorized travelers between April and August. This performance marks a significant 40% surge in penalty earnings compared to last year. Dedicated ticket-checking squads apprehended 18 lakh offenders during this five-month period. The Mumbai division led the tally by recovering Rs.58.5 crores from 8.8 lakh cases. Railway authorities emphasized that fare evasion impacts revenue needed for passenger amenities and safety.
