The Economic Times

On a train without ticket or using someone elses? These railway mistakes could soon cost you far more as Centre plans fine hike from July 1

Train travel could soon come with stricter penalties as the Centre plans to double the minimum fine for ticketless travel from Rs 250 to Rs 500. Under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, passengers may also face higher penalties for using another person's ticket, unauthorised hawking, begging and disruptive behaviour. Men found travelling in coaches or occupying seats reserved for women could be fined Rs 2,500, while carrying prohibited or dangerous goods may attract a penalty of at least Rs 10,000.