CR Registers 1600 Unauthorised Ticket Sale Cases

The Central Railway (CR) has registered over 1,600 cases of unauthorised sale of tickets in the last five years. This crackdown on touts has resulted in the detention of more than 2,000 people. The issue of unauthorised ticket sales has long plagued commuters, who often find themselves at the mercy of touts who sell tickets at inflated prices.

The CR has been taking strict action against these touts, who operate at various stations along the railway line. The railway authorities have been conducting regular raids and surveillance to catch these unauthorised ticket sellers.

According to railway officials, the cases of unauthorised ticket sales have been reported from various stations, including major ones like CST, Dadar, and Kurla. The touts often use fake or tampered tickets to cheat commuters, causing financial losses to the railways as well.

The CR has appealed to commuters to purchase tickets from authorised counters only and to report any instances of unauthorised ticket sales to the railway authorities. The railways have also warned of strict action against those found involved in such activities.

In recent years, the CR has taken several measures to prevent unauthorised ticket sales, including the installation of CCTV cameras at stations and the deployment of special squads to monitor ticket sales.

The problem of unauthorised ticket sales is not limited to the CR, but is a widespread issue across the Indian Railways network. The railways have been struggling to curb this menace, which causes significant revenue losses and inconveniences commuters.

The CR's efforts to crack down on unauthorised ticket sales are part of a larger initiative to improve the overall commuting experience for passengers. The railways have been working to upgrade infrastructure, improve services, and enhance safety and security measures.

The registration of over 1,600 cases of unauthorised ticket sales and the detention of over 2,000 people is a significant achievement for the CR, and reflects the railway's commitment to providing a safe and convenient travel experience for commuters.