Malda Division Boosts Railway Revenue by 116% Through Ticket Checking!

• Malda Division of Eastern Railway recorded a remarkable 116% increase in ticket checking revenue, becoming a top performer in Indian Railways.
• Revenue surged from ₹4.10 crore in FY 2024-25 to ₹9.00 crore during April-November of FY 2025-26.
• Over 1.3 lakh cases (1,30,860) of ticketless and irregular travel were identified through continuous, disciplined drives.
• Strict checking was conducted at major stations like Malda Town, New Farakka, and on trains including Malda Town–SMVT Amrit Bharat Express and Kavi Guru Express.
• The success, led by Shri Manish Kumar Gupta and Shri Kartik Singh, highlights commitment to revenue growth, discipline, and passenger convenience.

Why It Matters: Malda Division's aggressive ticket checking led to a 116% revenue increase, setting a new benchmark for Indian Railways.