Pune Division earned Rs. 2.14 crore from ticketless passengers and unbooked luggage in March 2024

During ticket checking on Pune Division in March 2024, 26,374 passengers were found travelling without tickets and a fine of Rs. 2.14 crore was recovered from them. Along with this 8,546 passengers were fined Rs. 51.67 Lakhs for travelling irregularly & without proper tickets.  A fine of Rs 34,020/- was collected from 233 passengers carrying un-booked luggage.

The above action is done under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager Smt. Indu Dubey and in coordination with Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Dr. Milind Hirve and in collaboration with ticket checking inspectors and Railway Protection Force.

Ticket checking is being conducted regularly by railway administration. Passengers are requested to travel only with proper tickets, otherwise they will have to pay fine under the Railway Act and in case of non-payment, they may face imprisonment.