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East Coast Railway collects over ₹1 crore in fines from 19,388 people

East Coast Railway railway enforcement Jan Vishwas Act railway fines passenger safety

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has apprehended 19,388 individuals and collected fines exceeding ₹1,00,68,125 during an enforcement drive conducted between June 19 and October 20, 2026. The initiative aims to improve passenger safety, cleanliness, and order by enforcing the Railways Act, 1989, and the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026.

Trespassing and the misuse of railway premises accounted for the majority of violations, with 14,992 persons apprehended and ₹75,05,100 in fines collected. Other enforcement actions included:

• 169 persons fined ₹3,27,500 for unauthorised hawking and soliciting customers. • 4,117 vehicle drivers and conductors fined ₹20,58,200 for disobeying lawful directions. • 59 cases of unauthorised entry into unreserved compartments resulting in ₹81,000 in fines. • 13 cases of unlawful entry into or occupation of accommodation reserved for women, totaling ₹31,500 in fines.

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East Coast Railway apprehends 19,388 persons, collects over ₹1 crore in enforcement drive - Prameya News [www.prameyanews.com]
East Coast Railway collects over Rs 1 crore in fine in between June 19 till October 20 [kalingatv.com]
ECoR fines over 19,000 people for rule violations [www.orissapost.com]
ECoR apprehends over 19K people, collects Rs 1 crore as fine over railway norms violation [www.newindianexpress.com]