Railways conduct special ticket checking drive during Navratri on Katra–Pathankot Section
249 passengers penalised, ₹1.10 lakh fine collected; focus on safe and comfortable travel for pilgrims
22/03/2026
Jammu, March 22 (KIP)-Under the leadership of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division, Shri Uchit Singhal, Indian Railways is according top priority to passenger safety and comfort during the ongoing Navratri festival. As part of this effort, special drives and awareness campaigns are being conducted regularly across the division.
In continuation of these initiatives, a special ticket checking drive was carried out today on the rail section between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) and Pathankot Cantt (PTKC). The drive was conducted by dedicated teams constituted by the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager and included ticket checking staff along with personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
During the intensive checking operation, a total of 249 passengers were found traveling without valid or proper tickets across various trains and station premises. A fine amounting to ₹1,10,000 was collected on the spot. The drive aimed at ensuring a smooth, safe, and comfortable travel experience for the large number of pilgrims visiting during the auspicious Navratri period.As part of the drive, passengers were also made aware of the features and benefits of the ‘RailOne’ mobile application, encouraging them to adopt digital services for convenience and transparency.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Uchit Singhal reiterated the Railways’ commitment to providing a hassle-free journey to passengers. He stated that special ticket checking squads have been deployed at major stations and on trains to curb unauthorized travel. He further warned that strict action will be taken under the provisions of the Railways Act against those found traveling without valid tickets.He also appealed to passengers to maintain discipline and ensure they travel only with valid tickets, contributing to a better and more organized travel experience for all.