Central Railway 6.40 lakh passengers use Harbour Line AC locals.

Central Railway 6.40 lakh passengers use Harbour Line AC locals.

Commuters have given an overwhelming response to the newly introduced AC services in Harbour line.

A whopping 6.40 lakh passengers have travelled by AC locals in just 16 days, from their introduction on 26th January to 10th February 2026, registering an impressive average of 40,017 passengers per day.

During this period, Central Railway has recorded earnings of Rs. 2.38 crores from the sale of AC local tickets, averaging Rs. 14.90 lakh per day. This includes Rs.1.79 crores from season tickets and Rs. 59 lakhs from journey tickets.

The overwhelming response reflects commuters? growing preference to upgrade from conventional Non-AC First and Second Class travel to the enhanced comfort and convenience of AC local services.

At present, Central Railway operates 94 AC local services, of which 14 services were introduced on the Harbour Line on 26th January 2026.

Ticket Checking Drives Intensified

Central Railway?s Mumbai Division conducts frequent special ticket checking drives in AC locals and at stations to curb irregular travel and ensure the safety and comfort of bona fide passengers. These special checks help detect and penalise passengers travelling without proper tickets and act as a strong deterrent against ticketless travel.

Ticket Checking Campaign in Harbour AC Locals

During the period from 26th January to 10th February 2026, ticket checking teams of Mumbai Division detected and penalised 810 cases of irregular travel in Harbour Line AC locals and recovered Rs. 2.50 lakhs as penalty.

Ticket Checking Campaign in AC Locals (Main Line & Harbour Line combined)

During the financial year 2025?26 (up to 10th February 2026), ticket checking teams detected 1.01 lakh cases of passengers travelling without ticket or without proper ticket in AC locals (both Main Line and Harbour Line) and recovered Rs. 3.22 crores as penalty. This sends a strong message that irregular travel in AC locals will not be tolerated and offenders will be dealt with strictly.

Central Railway remains at the forefront of efforts to provide safe, comfortable and efficient travel to its passengers, and the operation of AC locals is a significant step in this direction.

Central Railway is committed to working tirelessly to prevent irregular travel and ensure a safe and comfortable travel experience for all passengers.

Passengers are appealed to travel with dignity by purchasing proper and valid railway tickets to avoid inconvenience.