Bengaluru: The Bengaluru railway division conducted a special enforcement drive between May 11 and May 26 to curb unauthorised vending and ticketless travel across trains and railway stations under its jurisdiction.
According to railway officials, the drive involved intensive monitoring, inspections and surprise checks at multiple railway stations and onboard trains to ensure strict compliance with railway rules and regulations.
The initiative was undertaken as part of ongoing efforts by the railway division to improve passenger discipline, maintain order at stations and prevent revenue loss caused by violations of railway norms.
Over 120 unauthorised vending cases detected
During the enforcement drive, railway authorities detected a total of 122 cases related to unauthorised vending activities.
Officials said vendors found selling goods without valid permission inside trains and station premises were penalised as part of the operation.
A total fine amount of Rs 1.52 lakh was imposed on offenders involved in unauthorised vending, according to an official release issued by the railway division.
Railway authorities noted that unauthorised vending often creates inconvenience for passengers, leads to overcrowding and raises concerns related to hygiene and passenger safety within railway premises.
Officials stated that regular monitoring drives are necessary to discourage such activities and ensure smoother passenger movement.
Ticket-checking intensified across stations and trains
Alongside action against unauthorised vendors, railway officials also intensified ticket-checking operations during the special drive.
Ticket inspectors and railway staff conducted checks at railway stations as well as inside trains to identify passengers travelling without valid tickets.
As part of the operation, authorities detected 416 cases of ticketless travel across the Bengaluru railway division.
Railway officials collected fines amounting to Rs 3.31 lakh from passengers found violating ticketing regulations during the drive.
Authorities said ticketless travel continues to remain a major challenge for the railway network, causing financial losses and operational difficulties.
Railways stress passenger compliance
Railway officials have urged passengers to purchase valid tickets before boarding trains and to cooperate with railway staff during inspections and checking operations.
Authorities also appealed to commuters to avoid encouraging unauthorised vending activities inside trains and station premises.
Officials stated that regular drives against ticketless travel and unauthorised vending would continue in the coming months to maintain discipline and improve the travel experience for passengers.
The Bengaluru railway division said such enforcement measures are intended not only to protect railway revenue but also to ensure passenger convenience, cleanliness and safety across railway stations and trains.
Passengers have also been advised to report suspicious activities, unauthorised vendors or ticketing violations to railway authorities for immediate action.
Enforcement drives to continue
Railway authorities indicated that surprise inspections and enforcement campaigns would be conducted periodically in future as part of broader efforts to strengthen railway administration and compliance systems.
Officials believe that stricter monitoring and regular inspections can help reduce violations while promoting responsible travel behaviour among passengers.
The railway division reiterated its commitment to ensuring a safe, organised and passenger-friendly environment across all stations and train services under its jurisdiction.