Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Mumbai Railway Proposes Instant Fines for Divyangjan Coach Misuse
Mumbai's railway is planning to quickly fine people who use train seats meant for disabled passengers.
Right now, it's hard to punish people because the process takes too long.
The new plan would let ticket checkers fine people on the spot.
This is because some people are wrongly using these seats, and there have been some recent cases where disabled passengers were hurt.
This plan is being reviewed and could help make the trains safer for everyone.
Central Railway's Mumbai Division proposed instant fines for misuse of coaches reserved for passengers with disabilities.
The proposal aims to deter unauthorized use of Divyangjan coaches, especially during peak hours.
Ticket checkers would be empowered to levy fines equivalent to the "First Class without ticket" fare.
The current process of taking offenders before a Railway Magistrate is deemed lengthy and ineffective.
The move follows recent incidents of assault on disabled passengers on Mumbai's suburban rail network.
- Who
- Central Railway's Mumbai Division.
- What
- Proposal to allow on-the-spot fines for misuse of coaches reserved for disabled passengers.
- When
- The proposal is currently under review.
- Where
- Mumbai's suburban rail network.
- Why
- To deter misuse of reserved coaches and improve safety for disabled passengers.
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Advocates for Stricter Enforcement
Demand stricter measures to prevent unauthorized access and ensure commuter safety.
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- Division
- Central Railway's Mumbai Division
- Fine Amount
- "First Class without ticket" fare
- Current Action
- Apprehending and presenting offenders before a Railway Magistrate
- Relevant Act
- Indian Railways Act, 1989
- Section for Violations
- Section 155