Mumbai: The Central Railway on Wednesday announced that it collected Rs. 2.71 crore in penalties from over 82,776 ticketless passengers travelling on AC local trains in Mumbai. The announcement was made via X. This initiative is part of a special drive named the AC Local Task Force.
The Central Railway often conducts ticket-checking campaigns to ensure a comfortable journey for valid ticket holders. The Central Railway's AC Local Task Force was carried from May 25, 2024, to March 10, 2025.
Check the post made by Central Railway
The Central Railway stated, "Central Railway’s AC Local Task Force: Ensuring a comfortable journey for valid ticket holders. From May 25, 2024, to March 10, 2025, intensive checks detected 82,776 ticketless passengers, resulting in Rs. 2.71 crore in penalties. We are committed to ensuring a fair travel experience—every seat rightfully belongs to a valid ticket holder."
Here is the reaction to the post:
Many users shared their thoughts on the Central Railway's post. One user expressed pride in the team, stating, "I'm proud of your team. Please continue with ticket checks every day for all coaches. The revenue losses can easily be covered by the Railways as long as there are ticketless travelers. Additionally, please provide incentives to railway staff for their excellent work, as well as to the RPF."
On the other hand, another user criticized the AC local facilities in Mumbai, saying, "First, try to run these trains according to the schedule. Not a single AC train runs on time. You are a totally incompetent organization headed by an educated Central Minister who is ineffective. Whether AC or non-AC, Central Railway is the worst."
