Hyderabad: Railways are facing a growing crisis due to rampant ticketless travel, leading to significant revenue losses and causing inconvenience to genuine passengers. Despite repeated crackdowns, unauthorised travel continues to rise, with passengers occupying reserved compartments without valid bookings, boarding trains without tickets, and carrying unregistered luggage. This widespread issue not only strains railway finances but also disrupts the travel experience for law-abiding commuters.
According to official data, the South Central Railway (SCR) alone records approximately 10,000 passengers daily travelling without tickets. Another 10,000 passengers use second-class tickets to board AC and sleeper coaches, particularly in the…
