Western Railway collects ₹8.23 crore during Diwali ticket checking drive, detects nearly 95,000 violations

The campaign, called 'Operation Deep', ran from October 31 to November 14 and exceeded its revenue target by 7.52%.

By SafarSamachar Desk15 Nov 2026, 11:48 pm IST

Key facts at a glance

1₹8.23 crore collected during the 15-day drive
294,919 cases of ticketless and irregular travel detected
3Revenue increased by 53.6% compared to Diwali
4The campaign was named 'Operation Deep'
5Ticket checking revenue last year during Diwali was ₹5.36 crore

Western Railway's Mumbai Central Division raised ₹8.23 crore over a 15-day ticket-checking drive that ran from October 31 to November 14 amid Diwali travel rush. The initiative, named Operation Deep, surpassed its revenue goal by 7.52 %, collecting about ₹57.57 lakh more than expected.

Inspectors uncovered 94,919 instances of ticketless or irregular travel. Compared with last year's festive period, collections jumped 53.6 %; the previous year's ticket-checking revenue was ₹5.36 crore.

Officials said coordinated effort and heightened vigilance were key to the higher collections. They warned that ticketless journeys become problematic when trains are crowded and that such drives aim to curb fare evasion while safeguarding revenue.

What this means for Indian travellers

Passengers using Western Railway services during Diwali should ensure they have valid tickets, as ticket checking drives are common during peak travel times.

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