WR's Mumbai Central Division Launches 'Operation Deep' – A 15-Day Special Intensive Ticket Checking Drive
· Free Press Journal
In view of the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the ongoing Diwali festive season, Western Railway's Mumbai Central Division has launched a 15-day special intensive ticket checking campaign named 'Operation DEEP' (Detect, Examine, Enforce, Penalize) from 31 st October, 2026 to 14 th November, 2026. The initiative aims to curb ticketless and irregular travel and ensure a smooth and comfortable travel experience for bonafide rail passengers.
According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, a substantial influx of passengers is witnessed during the festival period. To effectively manage the crowd and maintain travel discipline, dedicated ticket checking squads have been mobilized across railway stations as well as on-board trains over the Mumbai Central Division.
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Under this targeted campaign, the railway authorities are focusing on four strategic operational pillars embodied by the acronym DEEP , which entails actively Detecting ticketless and irregular travelers thoroughly, Examining and verifying tickets alongside valid identity credentials, Enforcing railway rules to curb overcrowding and Penalizing offenders under the provisions of the Railways Act.
Western Railway appeals to all commuters and traveling passengers to always purchase and travel with valid railway tickets to ensure a hassle-free journey and avoid penal action. Commuters are also encouraged to take full advantage of digital ticketing facilities.