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Mumbai Local News: 11,971 ticketless commuters booked by CR's Nav Durga Squad


Mumbai Local News: 11,971 ticketless commuters booked by CR's Nav Durga Squad
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Central Railway’s (CR) Mumbai Division has been organizing special ticket checking drives by the  "Nav Durga" Squad at various stations. Carried out by Mumbai Division’s All Women Special Ticket Checking Batches Tejaswini, the initiative is aimed at strengthening ticket-checking efforts and raising awareness about travelling with proper and valid tickets, especially during festive occasions.

The All Women Ticket Checking Tejaswini batches 1,2, 3, 4 & Special batch have been  actively working from October 1, 2024, to October 20, 2024, rigorously checking tickets and ensuring compliance among passengers.

During this period, the batches have apprehended a total of 11,971 commuters travelling without valid tickets and  recovered penalties amounting to INR 33,98,732.

This includes:

  • 1860 commuters in AC locals with recovery of INR 6,48,570 as fine,
  • 4622 commuters in First Class with recovery of INR 14,38,550 as fine,
  • 4664 commuters in Second Class with recovery of INR 12,15,882 as fine &
  • 825 commuters with Unbooked luggage with recovery of INR 95,730 as fine.

The Tejaswini Batches, through regular ticket checking drives strive to provide comfortable travel to bonafide passengers and by their presence at stations and in trains ensure that commuters purchase & travel with valid tickets.

This initiative highlights the commitment of the Railway Administration in enforcing travel regulations while maintaining a passenger-friendly environment.

These special ticket-checking drives  conducted in the spirit of Navratri, and continuing during the festive season of Diwali, symbolizes the power of Shakti, with the ladies staff embodying the strength and dedication of the Goddess.

The Railway Administration extends its heartfelt appreciation to the staff involved for their hard work and dedication in ensuring the success of the event.

Central Railway appeals to the passengers to travel with dignity by purchasing proper and valid railway tickets in order to avoid inconvenience.

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