Mumbai Railway TTI Mohammed Shams Becomes First ‘Crorepati’ Ticket Checker with ₹1 Crore Penalty Collection

Central Railway TTI Mohammed Shams becomes the first ticket checker in Mumbai Division to cross ₹1 crore in ticket-checking earnings during FY 2025–26.

Pune | 16 March, 2026: A travelling ticket inspector from Central Railway has achieved a remarkable milestone in the Mumbai Division by collecting more than ₹1 crore in penalties from ticketless passengers during the current financial year. The official, Mohammed Shams Chand, has become the first ticket-checking staff member in the division to reach this mark, earning him the distinction of being referred to as a “crorepati” ticket inspector.

According to railway authorities, Shams collected a total of ₹1,00,38,505 between April 1, 2025 and March 15, 2026 through penalties imposed on passengers travelling without valid tickets or with irregular travel documents. His achievement highlights the scale of enforcement work carried out by ticket-checking staff in one of India’s busiest railway networks.

During this period, the inspector detected 11,483 cases of ticketless or irregular travel across trains and railway stations under the Mumbai Division. These cases included passengers travelling without tickets, those holding improper travel passes, and individuals violating ticketing rules. The penalties collected from these cases significantly contributed to railway revenue and helped strengthen efforts to curb ticketless travel.

Officials from Central Railway praised the accomplishment, noting that the Mumbai Suburban Railway carries millions of passengers daily and remains one of the busiest commuter rail networks in the world. Ticket inspectors are responsible for conducting regular checks inside trains and on platforms to ensure that passengers comply with ticketing regulations.

Railway authorities say strict enforcement is necessary to prevent revenue losses and maintain discipline within the transport system. Ticketless travel remains a persistent challenge across busy suburban networks, particularly in large metropolitan cities where millions rely on trains for daily commuting.

Passengers travelling without valid tickets are required to pay penalties based on the distance travelled along with additional fines as per railway regulations. Surprise inspection drives are frequently conducted by ticket-checking staff across stations and trains to detect such violations.

Officials also encourage commuters to purchase valid tickets before boarding trains using authorised ticket counters, automatic ticket vending machines, or digital platforms operated by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. Mobile ticketing options have also been introduced to make the process more convenient and reduce queues at railway stations.

The milestone achieved by Mohammed Shams Chand is being seen as an example of dedication and efficiency within the railway system. His consistent enforcement efforts over the past year have set a new benchmark for ticket-checking staff across railway divisions.

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