Pune Railway Division Recovers ₹30.15 Crore From Ticketless Travellers
· Free Press Journal
Taking action against ticketless travellers, the Pune Railway Division has penalised passengers and recovered ₹30.15 crore from 4.73 lakh cases.
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According to official data, during the financial year 2025-26, intensified ticket-checking drives across suburban and long-distance trains in the Pune division led to the detection of thousands of passengers travelling without valid tickets or proper travel authority.
The figures are part of a broader crackdown by Central Railway aimed at curbing unauthorised travel and ensuring a smoother commuting experience.
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"We appeal to passengers to travel only with valid tickets; otherwise, they will face offences related to ticketless travel, which are punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act, 2023, which includes provisions for fines and imprisonment."
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