In a remarkable move against ticketless travel, the South Western Railway (SWR) announced its successful detection and penalisation of 6.27 lakh cases from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, collecting a hefty fine of Rs 46.31 crore. The Bengaluru division of SWR emerged as a frontrunner, booking 3.68 lakh cases and amassing fines amounting to Rs 28.26 crore.
The SWR highlighted its commitment to curbing ticketless travel, citing a 9.95% increase in fines compared to the corresponding period last year. The Railway zone said in a statement that the fines collected during this period are reported to be the highest ever since the inception of the South Western Railway.
