{
  "id": 18485395,
  "title": "SCR nets record ₹1.18 crore in single-day anti-ticketless travel drive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/scr-nets-record-1-18-crore-in-single-day-anti-ticketless-travel-drive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T10:52:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/scr-nets-record-118-crore-in-single-day-anti-ticketless-travel-drive/article71673705.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Central Railway (SCR) achieved a historic milestone on November 5, 2026, with a record-breaking ₹1.18 crore in single-day ticket checking revenue. This significant collection took place ahead of the high-traffic Diwali and Chhath festival season, as part of an intensive anti-ticketless travel drive conducted across the Secunderabad, Hyderabad, and Nanded divisions. The day-long operation focused on identifying and penalizing passengers and train operators who traveled without valid tickets or improperly. A total of 11,150 instances of ticketless or irregular travel were recorded, from which penalties were recovered. This achievement marks the highest single-day ticket-checking collection ever recorded in the SCR since the zone's bifurcation in June 2026. The zone's average daily ticket checking revenue is typically around ₹33.44 lakh, with 4,373 cases processed. Secunderabad division played the lead role, contributing ₹1.02 crore to the total revenue. The drive was initiated by Principal Chief Commercial Manager Ity Pandey to ensure a smooth travel experience during the festive season and prevent inconvenience to legitimate passengers caused by unauthorized coach occupancy. The campaign aimed to curb ticketless travel in both reserved and unreserved coaches while raising awareness about the significance of traveling with valid tickets and proper travel authority. One of the notable aspects of the operation was the active participation of 117 female ticket checking staff, working alongside their male colleagues to ensure effective inspections across the zone. SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava praised the Commercial Department and ticket checking staff for their outstanding performance.",
  "summary": "The zone’s average daily ticket checking revenue stands at ₹33.44 lakh from around 4,373 cases",
  "key_points": [
    "SCR recorded ₹1.18 crore in single-day ticket checking revenue on November 5, 2026",
    "Operation targeted ticketless travel ahead of Diwali and Chhath festivals",
    "Secunderabad division led with ₹1.02 crore, highlighting effective inspections"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}