Central Railway has intensified the drive against persons not wearing in trains and platforms in accordance with Government guidelines. On 26.12.2021, 190 persons have been apprehended for not wearing masks at Central Railway stations and realised Rs.35,150/- as fine from them. In December 2021 (upto 26.12.2021), a total of 1,710 persons have been found not wearing masks and Rs.2.6 lakh fine was realised
During the period 17.4.2021 to 30.11.2021, special teams of ticket checking personnel detected and penalized a total of 26,725 cases of passengers not wearing masks/face covers as per covid-19 guidelines were detected and an amount of Rs.43.97 lakhs was realized as a fine.
Mumbai Division – 2,628 cases and Rs.5.13 lakh fine realised
Bhusaval Division – 12,808 cases and Rs.15.02 lakh fine realised
Nagpur Division – 6,591 cases and Rs.13.18 lakh fine realised
Solapur Division – 2,118 cases and Rs.4.56 lakh fine realised
Pune Division – 2,580 cases and Rs.6.09 lakh fine realised
It is also worth mentioning that while performing their duties, the conduct of Ticket Checking Staff of Central Railway has led to reduction in complaints.
Central Railway appeals to the passengers to travel with proper and valid railway tickets & follow all norms mandated for Covid-19.
