Ticket Checking Management Issues

A type of ticket check arranged for a specific section of the railway for at least 24 hours, covering all trains.

A ticket check done at a particular station or location with a large number of staff, including ticket checkers, GRP, and RPF.

One of the main reasons for ticket checking is to ensure that everyone travelling by train or entering railway premises has a valid pass, ticket, or authorization.

Ticket checking helps prevent the loss of railway revenue by detecting and addressing ticketless travel.

Ticket checking aims to prevent corruption, fraudulent activities, and embezzlement within the railway system.

A social offense of traveling on a train without a valid ticket or pass.

Unauthorized exit points provide an easy way for people to avoid paying for train travel. Closing these points helps discourage ticketless travel.

A passenger without a valid ticket will be charged for traveling without a ticket from the starting station.

A passenger using an undated ticket will have their ticket confiscated and a free EFR (Electronic Fare Receipt) will be issued.

A passenger using a ticket or pass after its validity date expires will be charged for traveling without a ticket from the station where the validity expired.

A passenger with a torn or damaged ticket where the details are illegible will be charged for traveling without a ticket. Charges will be collected from the last checking station.

A passenger without a valid age certificate traveling on a Senior Citizen concessional ticket will only be charged the difference between the payable and paid fares.

A passenger who is not a senior citizen traveling on a Senior Citizen concessional ticket will be charged for traveling without a ticket from the journey starting station.

A passenger traveling on a combined ticket with a higher class/train portion detected in the first portion will be charged the difference of paid and payable fares plus an excess charge. If the passenger wishes to continue in the higher class, only the fare difference is charged.

A passenger traveling on a combined ticket with a higher class/train portion detected in the second portion will be charged only the difference of paid and payable fares. No excess charge will be collected.

A passenger traveling on a combined ticket with a higher class/train portion detected in the first portion will be charged the difference of paid and payable fares plus an excess charge. If the passenger wishes to continue in the higher class, only the fare difference is charged.

The act of using a pass for a purpose it was not intended for, for example, using a government official's pass for personal travel.

An attempt to change or alter records to gain an advantage or conceal wrongdoing, often involving tickets or financial documents.

A deceptive act aimed at obtaining benefits associated with shipping goods, often involving misrepresenting the weight, type, or destination of the shipment.

A general term referring to practices that go against ethical guidelines or regulations within a particular industry or organization. In this context, it likely refers to various forms of misconduct related to ticketing and passenger services.

Specific methods used to exploit loopholes and manipulate systems for personal gain, resulting in the loss of revenue for the organization.

When a passenger travels in a higher class than their ticket allows, they are charged the difference between their ticket fare and the full fare of the higher class, plus an additional excess charge. They must continue their journey in the class originally booked.

If a passenger is found with more luggage than allowed by their ticket, they are charged for the excess weight. The charges depend on the amount of excess weight and whether it's within or beyond the permitted margin.

If a passenger has un-booked luggage and cannot pay the charges, a "to pay luggage ticket" is issued. The luggage is then moved to the brake van. At the destination, the passenger can retrieve their luggage after paying the charges.

If a passenger is caught travelling with more than one ticket to take advantage of the free luggage allowance, the excess luggage is charged at six times the standard rate without any margin allowance. The extra tickets are confiscated.

Luggage that has been partially booked is when the passenger books some weight but has more luggage than declared. They are charged for the extra weight, and the charges depend on the amount of excess weight.

If the excess un-booked luggage weight is within the permitted margin, the charges are calculated at 1.5 times the luggage rate for the entire journey. The minimum charge is Rs. 30/-.

If the excess un-booked luggage weight is more than the permitted margin, the charges are calculated at 6 times the luggage rate for the entire journey. The minimum charge is Rs. 50/-.

Passengers boarding a train without paying the correct fare difference, for example, when traveling beyond the original destination without purchasing an additional ticket.

When luggage is booked by a passenger, a luggage ticket is issued. If the luggage weight exceeds the booked weight upon inspection, it is considered partially booked.

Ticket examiners manipulating reservation systems to benefit themselves or others, possibly by assigning berths unfairly or creating fake reservations.

Misuse of the "No Refund" category (NRF) by staff, potentially allowing for improper concessions or unauthorized pass usage.

If a passenger is found with un-booked luggage and cannot pay the charges, the luggage is shifted to the brake van. At the destination, the passenger can pay the charges and collect their luggage.

Excess luggage charged for partially booked luggage is handled depending on the amount of excess weight. The charges are calculated at 1.5 times the luggage rate for excess luggage within permitted margin and 6 times the luggage rate for excess luggage beyond permitted margin.

Ignoring the "Reservation Against Confirmation" (RAC) list, which reserves seats for passengers with confirmed bookings, potentially leading to unfair seat allocation.

Marking passengers who did not turn up (no-shows) as present, resulting in an inflated headcount and potentially fraudulent financial gains.

Mismanaging or manipulating funds for personal gain, potentially involving ticket sales or other financial transactions.

Incorrectly recording passenger information on Electronic Fare Registers (EFRs), potentially claiming lower fares while charging higher amounts.

Failing to create or manipulating Electronic Data Records (EDRs) to conceal fraud, potentially involving missing records or inaccurate information.

Blocking train berths by colluding with the Electronic Coach Reservation Center (ECRC) using false pass details, potentially giving access to valuable berths

Ticketless travel refers to boarding and traveling on a train without a valid ticket or pass. This is a social offense!

Unauthorized exit points are doors or locations where people can leave a station without passing through ticket checkers. These must be secured to stop ticketless travel.

Regular checks are done to ensure that people are traveling legally. Different types of checks help catch those without tickets and deter cheating.

Ticket checking focuses on confirming that everyone on the train has a valid ticket, pass, or authorization. It's a vital procedure to ensure fairness and prevent revenue loss.

Sectional checks involve checking every train on a particular section for at least 24 hours. Each coach is carefully inspected to catch those without tickets.

Concentrated spot checks involve a large group of staff, including ticket checkers, police, and security, focusing on a single station or spot for at least 8 hours. It's like a major operation to catch ticketless travelers.

Public cooperation is crucial for effective ticket checking. Encouraging people to report ticketless travel and follow rules is vital to prevent unfairness and revenue loss.

A surprise ticket check where staff are secretly transported by road to a specific location and conduct a surprise check on a train. This method is commonly used in areas with high rates of ticketless travel.

This surprise check is conducted by a headquarter team in the middle of a train's journey. They replace the regular ticket checking staff and re-check tickets to ensure compliance. This helps detect any irregularities or misconduct by regular ticket checking staff.

A large-scale operation conducted over a wide area for several days. This involves various types of checks like spot checks, road checks, ambush checks, and magistrate checks to combat ticketless travel.

Traveling on a train without a valid ticket or with an incorrect ticket.

The penalty imposed on passengers caught traveling without a valid ticket. It is usually equivalent to the excess fare, with a minimum charge of Rs. 250 per passenger.

Designated stations on each railway division where passengers caught traveling without a ticket are charged. The excess fare and charge are calculated from the previous ticket checking station or from the train's starting station if there is no prior ticket checking station.

A type of check conducted at a specific location, such as a station or platform, to identify passengers traveling without valid tickets.

A type of surprise check where ticket checking staff are concealed in a location and are ready to ambush passengers traveling without tickets.

The minimum penalty for ticketless travel is Rs. 250.

When a child travels without a ticket with a guardian, excess fare and a charge are recovered from the originating station of the guardian's ticket up to the point of detection. For onward journey, only excess fare is recovered to the guardian's ticket destination.

An ordinary train ticket holder found traveling on a Mail express train will be charged the difference between the paid and payable fare along with an excess charge. If the passenger wants to continue their journey on the same train, only the difference between paid and payable fare will be collected.

If a passenger with a ticket for a shorter route is found traveling on a longer route, the difference in fare between the two routes is collected. If a passenger with a ticket for a longer route is found traveling on a shorter route, the ticket is forfeited, and a free Electronic Fare Receipt (EFR) is issued for the shorter route.

A passenger traveling without a valid ticket is charged the difference between the fare payable and the fare paid, along with an excess charge.

A passenger traveling without a valid ticket is charged the excess fare and excess charge from the train starting station or the previous ticket checking station, up to the station where a ticket could be issued for that train.

If a passenger is found traveling on a superfast train without a supplementary charge ticket, the supplementary charges are collected as per class, along with an excess charge.

The difference in fare between what was paid and the actual fare is collected, along with an excess charge.

A passenger traveling on a P.T.O. or other concession order, without exchanging it, is charged as traveling without a ticket from the starting station mentioned in the order. The advantage of the concession is not given.

A passenger traveling using a ticket for a higher class on a combined ticket, detected in the first portion of the journey, is charged the difference in fare plus an excess charge. If the passenger wants to continue in the higher class, only the fare difference is charged.

A passenger traveling using a ticket for a higher class on a combined ticket, detected in the second portion of the journey, is charged only the difference in fare.

If a passenger is found traveling without a ticket, the difference in fare between Adult and Child passenger fare plus an excess charge is collected.