Chennai railway division collects Rs 32.13 lakh in fines during special drives
Chennai (PTI): The Chennai division of Southern Railway on Wednesday said it collected Rs 32.13 lakh in fines during special enforcement drives conducted across its suburban sections to curb unauthorised travel and littering.
Between April and December 2025, the division carried out a series of targeted checks involving ticket examiners and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to address ticketless travel and passenger discipline, a press release said.
According to data released by the division, a major crackdown was undertaken against men travelling in coaches reserved for women.
A total of 868 cases were registered under this category, resulting in fines amounting to Rs 2.80 lakh.
The division also intensified action against littering at stations and on railway premises. As many as 1.12 lakh cases were booked for spreading filth, with fines totalling Rs 28.51 lakh.
In addition, special drives were conducted following complaints related to issues involving transgender persons in trains. The division registered 1,794 cases and collected Rs 82,100 in fines, the statement said.
Apart from enforcement measures, the Chennai division said it was focusing on creating awareness among passengers to promote cleanliness, discipline and mutual respect.
The railway division urged commuters to travel with valid tickets, occupy only designated coaches and maintain cleanliness across the network.
Passengers have been advised to use the railway helpline number 139 to report nuisance, disturbances or unauthorised travel for prompt action.
The division said cooperation from commuters was essential to ensure a safe, dignified and hassle-free travel experience.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
