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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Dr. Thumbay Moideen featured in Entrepreneur Middle East 100 NRI’s of the year
Dubai: Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder of Thumbay Group has been featured in this year's “The 100 NRIs by Entrepreneur Middle East.”
The annual feature recognises 100 prominent Non-Resident Indian entrepreneurs from diverse fields. Other notable names on the list include Zakariya Jokatte, Ashish Koshy, Deepak Babani, Pankaj Kundr, Faizal E. Kottikollon, Dr. Vivek Oberoi, and Prashant Goenka.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, son of the late community leader B. Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, is a prominent alumnus of St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He has earned widespread recognition in the UAE and beyond for his contributions to higher education and healthcare. He is also a recipient of the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award 2025.
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In 1997, Dr. Moideen founded the Thumbay Group, a diversified international conglomerate that has expanded into health education, healthcare services, and medical research. In 1998, he became the first Indian invited by the rulers of Ajman to establish a medical college in the UAE, which has now grown into a university with its own network of hospitals, clinics, medical centers, and pharmacies across the country.
Dr. Moideen’s achievements have been recognised in respected publications, including Forbes Middle East and Arabian Business. He has also received an Honorary Fellowship from the International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA) and an honorary doctorate from Amity University.
Today, Thumbay Group institutions cater to students and healthcare professionals from over 100 nationalities, contributing to workforce development and research-driven healthcare practices. Dr. Moideen is widely regarded as one of the most influential Non-Resident Indians in the Gulf, a respected voice from the Beary community, and a leading Muslim entrepreneur and educationist.
Over the past decades, he has steered Thumbay Group’s expansion into a multi-sector organisation focusing on academic medicine, research-led healthcare, and global education. His initiatives have created opportunities for thousands of healthcare professionals and students while strengthening healthcare delivery systems and academic collaboration across regions.
