Mumbai Local News: Over 800 Ticketless Passengers Caught During Evening Peak Hours In A Day

A special ticket-checking 'fortress' drive was conducted by the Central Railway (CR) during the peak evening hours at Vikhroli and Bhandup railway stations on March 23.

As per an official statement, the authorities took action against over 400 ticketless passengers, with authorities collecting a whopping fine of over INR 1 lakh in a day at Vikhroli.

On 23.03.2026, a special fortress check was conducted at Vikhroli station during evening peak hours.

421 ticketless passengers were caught, and a ₹103845/- penalty was imposed.

Passengers are requested to travel with proper tickets for a smooth and hassle-free journey.… pic.twitter.com/He8O66QX5R

— DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) March 24, 2026

Meanwhile, 380 ticketless passengers were caught, and a fine of INR 91,160 was collected from them at Bhandup station.

On 23.03.2026, a special fortress check was conducted at Bhandup station during evening peak hours.

380 ticketless passengers were caught, and a ₹91160/- penalty was imposed.

Passengers are requested to travel with proper tickets for a smooth and hassle-free journey.… pic.twitter.com/r9hf8Wbnnp

— DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) March 23, 2026

Similarly, last week, a drive was held between March 16-18, during the evening peak hours at several stations across in Mumbai.

During the intensive checking operation at Ghatkopar, 395 ticketless passengers were caught, and INR 1,02,260 penalty was imposed. Notably, Ghatkopar railway station records heavy passenger footfall as commuters from both Central and Western lines connect here due to its direct Metro Line 1 link between Ghatkopar and Andheri, making it a major boarding hub.

Additionally, on the same day, a special drive was also held at Mulund station, where the authorities caught 315 ticketless passengers, and a fine of INR 74,860 was collected in a day.

On March 16 and 17, special ticket-checking drives were carried out at Asangaon, Titvala, Ambernath and Badlapur stations. At Asangaon, 312 ticketless passengers were caught and fined, and INR 78,290 was collected, while 305 passengers at Titvala were penalised, collecting INR 75,345 in fine.

On March 16, a separate drive at Ambernath and Badlapur during evening peak hours caught 763 ticketless travellers, with a total fine of INR 1,88,620 collected.

Earlier in March, the ticket checking drive was conducted at Vashi railway station, resulting in action against 393 passengers, with authorities collecting INR 1,02,260 in fines in a single day.

There has been a rise in ticketless travel cases across Mumbai, with special checking drives being conducted at multiple railway stations. Hundreds of passengers are being caught every day during these operations.

Officials have requested passengers to travel with proper tickets for a smooth and hassle-free journey.