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WR CONDUCTS SPECIAL SURPRISE TICKET CHECKING DRIVE OVER MUMBAI SUBURBAN LOCAL TRAINS & STATIONS

Almost Rs.6.40 lakh realized in fines from unauthorized travelling through this surprise checking drive

In order to ensure hassle-free, comfortable travel & better services to all bonafide passengers and to deter ticketless travelling, special ticket checking drives are carried out at frequent intervals over Western Railway, in addition to the regular intensive ticket checking drives, especially in the Mumbai suburban section. In this very direction, a special ticket checking drive was conducted in local trains, including AC local trains. Similarly, a surprise check known as ‘Fortress Check’ was also conducted at Nallasopara station.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Mumbai Central Division of WR frequently conducts ticket checking drives and also special drives with an element of surprise to nab unauthorized travellers. A special ticket checking drive was conducted by commercial officers, ticket checking & RPF staff in AC local trains as well as suburban stations from 8^th to 15^th June, 2023. During the check, more than 1560 cases were detected and penalty of more than Rs. 4.90 lakh were recovered from unauthorized commuters.

Shri Thakur further informed that a surprise check was also conducted at Nallasopara station o­n 15^th June, 2023. For this Fortress Check, 21 Ticket Checking staff & 7 RPF personnel were deployed. During the check, 495 cases were detected and an amount of approx. Rs. 1.49 lakh was realized as fine in a single day.

Western Railway appeals all esteemed commuters to travel with a proper and valid ticket, which can be procured through the ticket booking counters or ATVM machines or can be purchased o­nline through UTS App.

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The coach composition of the following train services will be revised as detailed with effect from dates mentioned below:

1.In Train No. 16603 Mangaluru Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central Maveli Express o­ne Sleeper Class Coach will be replaced by One AC Three Tier Coach Ex Mangaluru Central with effect from 11.09.2023

2.In Train No.16604 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangaluru Central Maveli Express o­ne Sleeper Class Coach will be replaced by One AC Three Tier Coach Ex. Thiruvananthapuram Central with effect from12.09.2023

3.In Train No. 12602 Mangaluru Central - Dr MGR Chennai Central Superfast Mail Express o­ne Sleeper Class Coach will be replaced by One AC Three Tier Coach Ex. Mangaluru Central with effect from13.09.2023 

4.In Train No. 22637 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Mangaluru Central West Coast Express Express o­ne Sleeper Class Coach will be replaced by One AC Three Tier Coach Ex. Dr MGR Chennai Central with effect from 14.09.2023

5.In Train No.22638 Mangaluru Central - Dr MGR Chennai Central West Coast Express Express o­ne Sleeper Class Coach will be replaced by One AC Three Tier Coach Ex. Mangaluru Central with effect from 15.09.2023 

6.In Train No.12601 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Mangaluru Central Superfast Mail Express o­ne Sleeper Class Coach will be replaced by One AC Three Tier Coach Ex. Dr MGR Chennai Central with effect from 16.09.2023 

7.In Train No. 16630 Mangaluru Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central Malabar Express Express o­ne Sleeper Class Coach will be replaced by One AC Three Tier Coach Ex. Mangaluru Central with effect from 17.09.2023 

8.In Train No.16629 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangaluru Central Central Malabar Express Express o­ne Sleeper Class Coach will be replaced by One AC Three Tier Coach Ex. Thiruvananthapuram Central with effect from 18.09.2023

The Coach Composition after the revision of the above trains will be

1- AC First Class Cum AC Two Tier Coach, 1- AC Two Tier Coach, 5- AC Three Tier Coaches, 9- Sleeper Class Coaches, 5- General Second Class Coaches& 2- Second Class (Divyangjan Friendly) (Total: 23 coaches)

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