Archive · 1 Sep 2026
RPF Registers 2,581 Mumbai Cases During August Crackdown
The Railway Protection Force, or RPF, checked railway stations and trains in Mumbai during August.
It registered 2,581 cases for breaking railway rules.
Many people were caught entering tracks, selling goods without permission or using coaches reserved for people with disabilities.
Some men were also caught entering women’s coaches without permission.
The RPF said these actions were meant to make travel safer and more comfortable.
It also acted against alcohol transportation, smoking, illegal posters and dangerous footboard travel.
The force reported collecting about Rs 32.26 lakh in fines.
However, the individual fines listed in the report add up to Rs 32.38 lakh, which is Rs 12,000 more than the reported total.
The Railway Protection Force registered 2,581 cases in Mumbai Central Division during August.
The RPF reported collecting approximately Rs 32.26 lakh in fines under the amended Railway Act.
Major actions included 985 track-entry cases, 774 unauthorised-vending cases and 474 PwD-coach cases.
The campaign also targeted unauthorised entry into women’s coaches, alcohol transportation, smoking and property defacement.
The article’s listed category fines add up differently from the reported overall total, creating a Rs 12,000 discrepancy.
- Who
- The Railway Protection Force, including teams from Mumbai Central, Virar and Surat, led the enforcement campaign.
- What
- The RPF registered 2,581 cases and reported collecting approximately Rs 32.26 lakh in fines for railway-rule violations.
- When
- During August; the articles do not specify the year.
- Where
- Mumbai Central Division railway premises, including stations, trains and coaches.
- Why
- To improve passenger safety, protect reserved facilities and curb unauthorised or disruptive activities on railway property.
- Cases registered
- 2,581 during August
- Reported fines collected
- Approximately Rs 32.26 lakh
- Track-entry cases
- 985 cases; Rs 4,92,500 in fines
- Unauthorised vending cases
- 774 cases; Rs 15,48,000 in fines
- PwD-coach cases
- 474 cases; approximately Rs 9.48 lakh in fines
- Women’s-coach cases
- 83 cases; Rs 2,07,500 in fines
- Reported total discrepancy
- The listed category fines total Rs 32.38 lakh, Rs 12,000 above the reported overall total