JAMMU, Sept 2: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway collected Rs 56.46 lakh in fines during an intensive ticket-checking drive conducted across the division in August, officials said.
During the month-long campaign, railway staff detected 8,106 cases involving ticketless and irregular travel, as well as unbooked excess luggage. A total fine of Rs 56,46,615 was recovered from the offenders.
The checking drive was conducted at major stations, including Jammu, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan, Kathua, Pathankot Cantt, Budgam and Srinagar, besides Mail, Express and special trains passing through the division.
Officials said the drive was aimed not only at revenue recovery but also at curbing ticketless travel, promoting railway discipline and ensuring a safe, smooth and comfortable journey for passengers.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division, Uchit Singhal, said the division remained committed to maintaining passenger convenience and railway discipline, crediting the ticket-checking staff for their sustained efforts.
He said the objective was also to educate passengers about the importance of purchasing valid tickets before commencing their journey.
“Such intensive ticket-checking drives will continue regularly,” he said, urging passengers to travel only with valid tickets and cooperate with railway authorities during checks.
