Railway Busts Myth: 'Suit-Boot' Passengers Caught Ticketless in AC Coaches

• A railway report reveals that not just general/sleeper class passengers, but also those in AC coaches travel without tickets, debunking a common perception.
• Central Railway's Mumbai Division caught 16.16 lakh ticketless travelers and recovered Rs 71.31 crore in fines during FY 2025-26.
• While second-class had the highest number of cases (11.68 lakh, Rs 58.60 crore), a significant number were also from first class and AC coaches.
• A special campaign in AC local trains led to 401 cases and Rs 1.27 lakh recovery daily, showing a 23% increase in cases from last year.
• The campaign will continue with stricter ticket checking to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for genuine passengers.