Salem Railway Division collects ₹14.38 crore through ticket-checking drives in six months
The Salem Railway Division reported a total collection of ₹14.38 crore from ticket-checking drives conducted between April and September 2026. This figure represents a significant increase in penalties collected compared to the same period in the previous year.
Why it matters
Revenue collection from enforcement drives reflects the railway's efforts to curb ticketless and irregular travel, impacting public transport operations.
The Salem Railway Division collected ₹14.38 crore through ticket-checking drives held over the past six months (April to September).
During the period, ticket-checking squads of the division found 81,461 cases of ticketless travel and collected an amount of ₹8.54 crore in penalties, an increase of 17.3% in the amount collected compared with the corresponding period last year. During April-September 2025, the division collected ₹7.28 crore in penalties, according to a press release.
Moreover, 78,380 cases of irregular travel were also found during April-September, and ₹5.81 crore was collected in penalties, marking an increase of 26.9% in the amount collected as against the same period last year. During April-September 2025, the division collected ₹4.58 crore in penalties.
During April-September 2026, the squads found 481 cases of unbooked luggage or luggage exceeding the permitted quantity. The amount levied as penalties was ₹2.20 lakh.
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