8,354 ticketless passengers apprehended in Railways’ Jammu Division in January; Rs 62 lakh fines recovered

A staggering 8,354 ticketless travellers were apprehended by officials of the Railways’ Jammu Division in January, with fines amounting to approximately Rs 62 lakh recovered from the offenders, said officials on Sunday.

Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of Jammu Division, Uchit Singhal, said that to provide better facilities to passengers and curb ticketless travel, a well-organised ticket-checking drive was conducted in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway in January.

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This ticket-checking drive was carried out at all major stations and on trains in the Jammu Division by teams constituted according to a special strategy.

During this drive, extensive checks were conducted by the ticket-checking staff at railway stations and on trains. The main objective was to make travel more comfortable, safe, and convenient for passengers with valid tickets.

Under the ticket-checking drive, all major railway stations in the division were completely cordoned off and checked at the entry and exit points. Based on data analysis, trains and routes with a high number of irregular passengers were identified, and special teams were deployed.

Special ‘surprise checks’ were planned for late-night and early-morning trains. During this period, joint teams were formed with officers from the Commercial Department, Railway Protection Force, and Government Railway Police, ensuring effective security and ticket checking.

Commenting on the ticket-checking drive in the division, Singhal said it was the first such drive of 2026, conducted under a special strategy, which proved successful. As a result, action was taken against ticketless and irregular travellers.

The ticket-checking campaign will continue at all railway stations and on all trains in the future, he added.