Railways conduct Reegular checks to curb Unauthorised entry in reserved coaches
	14:52 IST

Lok sabha All out efforts are made by the ticket checking and other staff to curb entry of unauthorized passengers in reserved coaches. Unauthorized persons, found travelling in reserved coaches, are penalized as per provisions of law and detrained with the help of Railway Protection Force/Government Railway Police. Ticket Collectors are posted at the entry and exit gates at important stations for checking the entry of ticketless/unauthorized passengers into platforms. However, Airport-like checking is not possible due to numerous porous points, which are difficult to be sealed for making entry foolproof. Apart from regular and surprise checks, the minimum penalty for ticketless/irregular travel has been increased from Rs.50/- to Rs.250/- with effect from 1.7.2004. This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri R.Velu in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today. AKS/HK/TR