Indian Railways increases penalties for a range of railway rule violations under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026, with changes coming into effect in mid-June 2026. According to the notices cited from the Central Railway Mumbai division and reporting on the revised provisions, the minimum penalty for travelling without a valid ticket (or pass) is raised to ₹500, up from ₹250. The penalty is described as applying from June 19 or June 20, 2026, depending on the reference in different reporting. The revised rules also cover other offences, including travelling on another person’s ticket or pass, reusing an already used ticket, hawking, smoking, trespassing, and violations tied to reserved coaches. The reporting says passengers found without a valid ticket must also pay the applicable fare and excess charges; where the boarding station cannot be determined, the fare can be calculated from the train’s originating station or the last ticket-checking point. Railway officials state the amendments aim to improve compliance and safety and to make enforcement more straightforward by enabling on-the-spot penalties rather than lengthy court proceedings.
Indian Railways doubles minimum ticketless travel penalty to ₹500 from June 2026
Indian Railways increases penalties for a range of railway rule violations under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026, with changes coming into effect in mid-June 2026. According to the notices cited from the Ce...
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- Indian Railways raises the minimum penalty for travelling without a valid ticket or pass to ₹500 under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026.
- The change is effective in mid-June 2026, cited as June 19 or June 20 in the provided reports.
- Passengers found ticketless must also pay the applicable fare and excess charges, with fare calculations based on the origin or last ticket-checking point if boarding details are unclear.
- The updated penalty structure applies to multiple offence types across railway zones, including use of another person’s ticket and conduct such as hawking and smoking.
- Railway officials state the revisions are intended to improve compliance and enable faster enforcement through on-the-spot penalties.
Mumbai: Passengers travelling on Indian Railways will now face steeper penalties for violating railway rules. Under the Jan Vishwas Act, effective from June 19, 2026, fines for several offences, including ticketless travel, travelling on another person's ticket, hawking, smoking and trespassing, have been increased across the railway network. The revised penalties apply to all railway zones and services, including suburban, passenger, mail and express trains.₹500 Fine for Ticketless TravelTravelling without a valid ticket will now attract a minimum penalty of ₹500 in addition to the applicable fare. Passengers using another person's ticket or pass will face a minimum fine of ₹500 and confiscation of the ticket. Railway officials said the revised provisions are aimed at improving compliance, reducing violations and enhancing passenger safety.BMC-Run Bhabha Hospital Blood Bank Collections Drop 36% In Two Years, Raising Availability ConcernsThe amendments also introduce stricter penalties for other offences. Unauthorised hawking on railway premises will attract a fine of ₹2,000, rising to ₹5,000 for repeat violations. Smoking on railway premises can result in a ₹2,000 penalty, while men travelling in coaches reserved for women may face a fine of ₹2,500. Carrying dangerous or prohibited goods can attract a minimum penalty of ₹10,000.Officials said the move is intended to simplify enforcement by allowing more offences to be dealt with through on-the-spot penalties instead of lengthy court proceedings. With millions of passengers using trains daily across the country, the revised fines are expected to act as a deterrent and improve discipline on railway premises and onboard trains.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
13 hours agoMumbai: Are you a local train traveller and thinking of travelling ticketless? Doing so will now cost you Rs 500. Indian Railways has doubled the minimum penalty for travelling without a valid ticket from Rs 250 to Rs 500, effective June 20, 2026. The revised penalty has been introduced under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026, as part of efforts to curb unauthorised travel and improve compliance with railway rules."Passengers are hereby informed that, as per the provisions of the , 2026, 137 138 , 1989, ₹250 ₹500, 20 2026," the official account of the Divisional Railway Manager, Mumbai division, Central Railway, posted on X.Passenger NoticePassengers are hereby informed that, as per the provisions of the , 2026, 137 138 , 1989 … pic.twitter.com/gcN9T6NmKU— DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) June 20, 2026 Appeal to passengers"Passengers are requested to travel with a valid ticket and comply with all railway rules and regulations to avoid penalties. Your cooperation helps ensure a safe, smooth, and comfortable journey for all," they added.Offences covered under rulesThe revised penalty applies to passengers travelling without a valid ticket or pass. Under Section 137 of the Railways Act, offences such as travelling without a proper ticket, reusing an already used ticket or pass, or violating railway travel rules are treated as fraudulent travel and can attract penalties.Fare and excess chargesBesides the Rs 500 minimum penalty, offenders will be required to pay the applicable fare and excess charges. If the boarding station cannot be determined, the fare may be calculated from the train's originating station or the last ticket-checking point.Scale of ticketless travelIn May, the Central Railway zone collected Rs 40.85 crore in penalties from 4.96 lakh ticketless passengers, highlighting the scale of the issue.
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