The Economic Times

Railway passengers will see stricter checks from October 1, train ticket verifications to intensify; pass holders, concessions, quotas and PTO users must carry original ID

Railways train checking drive from October 1: Central Railway will run a month long ticket checking drive from October 1 to October 31, 2026, targeting concession tickets, reserved quota tickets and various railway passes. Passengers on shared tickets must carry valid ID, and E-Pass or PTO holders must carry original ID along with a properly converted travel authority, failing which they risk being treated as ticketless and fined.