Railway Penalty Update: New fine rules implemented at Shahjahanpur station under Jan Vishwas Act 2026
Railway authorities conducted a checking drive at Shahjahanpur railway station to collect fines from passengers. These actions follow new rules regarding penalty amounts for offenses on trains and platforms that became effective from Saturday. The drive aims to maintain discipline and ensure passenger safety across the network.
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What are the new penalty rates from July 1 2026?
The Indian Railways has revised the fine structure under the Jan Vishwas Act 2026. These changes will be implemented nationwide from July 1 2026. The Railway Board has already sent instructions to all zonal railways to prepare for these updates.
| Offense | New Penalty Amount |
|---|---|
| Traveling without ticket | Ticket fare + minimum ₹500 |
| Traveling on another person’s ticket | Ticket cancellation + ₹500 |
| Unauthorized entry of men in ladies coach | Up to ₹2500 |
| Creating nuisance or littering | Up to ₹2000 |
| Unauthorized hawking or begging | Up to ₹2000 |
| Entering station/train without valid reason | ₹500 |
| Carrying prohibited items | Up to ₹10,000 or full recovery of loss |
What happens if a passenger refuses to pay the fine?
Officials stated that the revised rules are meant to stop ticketless travel and protect female passengers. If a passenger does not pay the fine on the spot, they will be produced in court. In such cases, the person may face both a monetary penalty and imprisonment.
Meanwhile, a separate technical activity took place on Sunday, June 21 2026. A traffic block of two and a half hours was taken on the down line from Shahjahanpur to Tilhar station on the Lucknow-Delhi route to replace sleepers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
बिना टिकट यात्रा करने पर अब कितना जुर्माना देना होगा?
1 जुलाई 2026 से बिना टिकट यात्रा करने पर किराए के साथ न्यूनतम ₹500 का जुर्माना देना होगा, जो पहले ₹250 था।
महिला कोच में पुरुषों के प्रवेश पर क्या नियम है?
महिला कोच में अनाधिकृत रूप से प्रवेश करने वाले पुरुष यात्रियों पर ₹2500 तक का जुर्माना लगाया जा सकता है।