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Rs 4.06 lakh collected in half-day ticket checking drive at Bhayandar: WR
Updated On: 22 March, 2026 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Officials said the previous highest collection for a similar half-day drive was Rs 3.90 lakh, recorded on April 2, 2025 at Bhayandar. The latest drive has now set a new benchmark of highest ever collection during 'fortress check'

The drives are usually conducted periodically to improve compliance and deter unauthorised travel. Representational Pic/File
Western Railway said that its officials made a record collection of fines, their highest-ever earnings, during a half-day 'fortress check' drive at Bhayandar, collecting Rs 4.06 lakh in penalties from ticketless and irregular travellers on Saturday.
Officials said the previous highest collection for a similar half-day drive was Rs 3.90 lakh, recorded on April 2, 2025 at Bhayandar.

