Central Railway To Penalise Entire Booking Group If Required Original ID Is Missing From October 1
Mumbai, September 28, 2026: Travelling on a single reservation will no longer mean only one passenger needs to worry about carrying identification. Central Railway will launch an intensive ticket-checking drive from October 1 to 31, under which all passengers booked on a ticket could be treated as travelling without a valid ticket if the required original ID is not produced. Drive To Target…
Mumbai, September 28, 2026 - Central Railway will enforce a comprehensive ticket-checking initiative beginning October 1, targeting groups where the required original identity proof is not presented. The campaign, which spans a full month, zeroes in on reservations made under concessional fares, specific quotas, and various railway passes.
When a ticket applies to several passengers, at least one must carry the necessary original ID. Failure to do so will result in the entire group facing penalties under railway regulations.
During the drive, railway officials will scrutinize eligibility documents of passengers holding concessions or specified quotas. Passengers relying on E-Pass/PTO will need to validate their passes by carrying the prescribed original documents and confirming that the pass has been exchanged for the requisite travel authority before commencing their journey.
The initiative also targets the clearance of fake and misused tickets, with a particular emphasis on unreserved tickets. Railway staff will utilize the TTE App to verify ticket legitimacy. The primary goal is to curb misuse of reservation facilities and concessions, as well as to prevent revenue losses. For more information on exclusive and affordable property deals in Mumbai and the surrounding areas, visit https://budgetproperties.in/.
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