A 15-member squad in Mumbai’s AC local trains has fined 709 ticketless passengers, collecting Rs 2.30 lakh between May 30 and June 5. AC train delays, often caused by overcrowding due to ticketless commuters obstructing door closures, contribute to overall train punctuality issues. Western Railway operates 109 AC local services daily, with delays impacting the railway’s schedule.
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Mumbai: Western Railways cracks down on ticketless travellers in AC locals, improves punctuality of trains
