Women Ticket Checkers at WR Set New Standards with Outstanding Achievements
Mumbai : Western Railway is known as the most used line of the transport. Thousands of people travel through the local trains daily, some daily commuters do have tickets while even after the rule of “do not travel without ticket ” some travel to save money or to some forget.
Western Railways has a diverse ticket checkers. According to the Western Railway, two women ticket checkers staff has achieved an outstanding performance. Western Railways said they salute the indomitable spirit of narishakti.
Indian Railways has been at the forefront of empowering women, providing them with opportunities to showcase their skills and strengths. The role of Nari Shakti (Women Power) in railways is multifaceted and vital to the organization’s growth and success. In this sequence, the women ticket checking employees of Western Railway have shown significant strides in dealing with ticketless travel. Smt. Nayana Patel, Chief Ticket Inspector/Surat and Smt. Malliga, Dy. Chief Ticket Inspector/Dadar are two such staff, who have displayed such exemplary performance. They both have accomplished in securing the highest earnings in ticket checking over non-suburban and suburban section respectively.
According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Shri Vineet Abhishek, women in railways have broken stereotypes and proven themselves. Smt. Nayana Patel, a Chief Ticket Inspector, demonstrated exceptional service and performance in 2024, showcasing her determination and ability to work independently with great enthusiasm. Her tireless efforts led to record-breaking ticket checking earnings of around Rs. 33 lakhs by detecting more than 4,470 unauthorized travellers on Western Railway’s non-suburban section, while Smt. Malliga, Dy. CTI/Dadar, who oversees the suburban section of Western Railway, achieved impressive results from January to December 2024, detecting almost 7,820 cases of ticketless travel and collecting more than Rs. 21.50 lakhs in fines in the calendar year 2024.
Shri Vineet informed that Smt. Nayana Patel and Smt. Malliga’s exceptional dedication, vigilance, and commitment to revenue protection and passenger compliance have set a remarkable example for other lady employees to follow, inspiring them to emulate their outstanding performance and work ethic.