Bhopal: In a major crackdown on ticketless travel, the Bhopal Division of West Central Railway has collected a staggering Rs 30.48 crore in fines during the first nine months of the current financial year. Under the strategic guidance of Divisional Railway Manager Pankaj Tyagi and Senior CM Saurabh Kataria, intensive checking drives conducted between April and December 2025 flagged a total of 4.75 lakh cases involving irregular travel and unbooked luggage. The month of December alone saw a high-impact surge, with ticket inspectors penalizing 58,732 offenders and generating Rs 3.77 crore in revenue.
Beyond the numbers, these operations—conducted in coordination with the Railway Protection Force (RPF)—aim to discourage unauthorized travel and ensure a seamless experience for genuine passengers. Railway authorities have issued a stern appeal to commuters to travel only with valid tickets to avoid legal action and inconvenience. As the division continues its mission to enhance safety and discipline, officials confirmed that these surprise checks will be further intensified in the coming months to uphold the integrity of rail services across the region.
