Western Railway Collects ₹100 Crore In Fines From Ticketless Travellers In Five Months, AC Local Violations Rise 172%
Mumbai: Western Railway has collected ₹100.42 crore in fines from ticketless and irregular passengers between April and August 2026, even as its crackdown on unauthorised travel in AC suburban trains recorded a sharp rise in penalties. The railway detected 13.47 lakh cases, including unbooked luggage, during the five-month period. The figures highlight the scale of ticketless travel and the…
In a crackdown on ticketless and irregular passengers, the Western Railway collected ₹100.42 crore in fines between April and August 2026, according to a press release. During this five-month period, the railway detected 13.47 lakh cases, including unbooked luggage. August alone recorded over 2 lakh violations and ₹17 crore in fine recovery.
In Mumbai's suburban section, 4.65 lakh cases were recorded, resulting in ₹25.65 crore in fines. The railway noted a 172% rise in AC suburban train violations compared to the same period last year, with ₹3.26 crore collected from 78,600 penalty cases. The intensified checks targeted unauthorized travel in AC coaches by general-ticket holders.
Railway authorities stressed the importance of disciplined travel and revenue protection on Mumbai's busy suburban network, crediting their ticket-checking staff and senior commercial officers for the performance.
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