🧵 1. Railways set for special ticket-checking drive during festive seasons to combat ticketless travel, targeting violators including police personnel #business
🧵 1. Railways set for special ticket-checking drive during festive seasons to combat ticketless travel, targeting violators including police personnel #business
🧵 2. Ministry instructs 17 zones to launch drive from Oct 1-15 and again from Oct 25-Nov 10, emphasizing strict adherence to Railway Act of 1989
🧵 3. Ticket-checking staff note challenges in dealing with ticketless police, highlighting misbehavior and threats faced during enforcement efforts
🧵 4. RTI data shows persistent issue of ticketless travel, with fines reaching Rs 2,231.74 crore in FY 2023-24 due to passengers traveling without tickets or with improper ones
🧵 5. Railways' initiative aims to enhance passenger comfort during busy festive period, with senior officers monitoring drives and feedback expected by Nov 18
🧵 Read more at: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/railways-railways-to-launch-special-ticket-checking-drive-to-combat-ticketless-travel-3618400/