JAMMU, Aug 2: Northern Railway’s Jammu Division registered an impressive Rs 77.97 lakh in revenue during an intensive ticket checking drive conducted throughout July 2026, detecting 10,014 cases of ticketless and irregular travel.
According to Raghvender Singh, Public Relations Inspector, Jammu Division, the month-long drive was launched to ensure safe, smooth and rule-based travel while protecting railway revenue. The campaign targeted ticketless travel, unauthorized travel in higher classes, unbooked luggage and other violations of railway rules.
He said the drive was carried out under the guidance of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal, with ticket checking staff conducting surprise and routine inspections on Mail, Express and Passenger trains, as well as at major railway stations across the division.
Raghvender Singh stated that the checking staff registered 10,014 cases during July, resulting in the recovery of Rs 77,97,430 in penalties. He said the achievement reflects the vigilance, dedication and efficiency of the ticket checking teams while reinforcing the division’s commitment to ensuring compliance with railway regulations.
He added that the intensive drive also benefited genuine passengers by reducing unauthorized occupancy in reserved coaches and improving seat availability for ticket holders.
Appreciating the efforts of the ticket checking staff, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal said the objective of the drive was not only to safeguard railway revenue but also to create awareness among passengers about the importance of travelling with valid tickets. He affirmed that similar checking campaigns would continue in the future to enhance passenger convenience and protect railway property.
Uchit Singhal appealed to passengers to travel only with valid tickets and avoid unauthorized travel, reminding them that travelling without a ticket or entering reserved coaches without authorization is a punishable offence. He also advised passengers to contact Rail Madad 139 for any railway-related assistance or information.