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News Entry# 565790
Aug 19 (19:18) Unreserved Ticket Holders Overwhelm Reserved Coaches on Tamil Nadu Trains, Leading to Penalties and Calls for More Trains
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Unreserved travellers in reserved coaches jump two-fold in TN trains

In Tamil Nadu, the number of passengers traveling in reserved coaches with unreserved tickets on express trains doubled in 2023-24 compared to the previous year. This rise is attributed to a high demand for travel and a shortage of resources, including loco pilots and ticket-checking staff. The Salem division experienced...
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the most significant increase with a 295% rise in passengers traveling in reserved coaches with unreserved tickets. The Chennai division saw a 70% increase. Despite the demand, the railways are facing difficulties in operating additional trains due to crew shortages. Passengers' representatives have suggested adding Antyodaya or MEMU Express trains on short routes like Chennai-Tiruchy, Chennai-Salem, and Salem-Coimbatore, as well as to northern and northeastern states. However, officials say that any decisions on new trains need to be made by the railway board. The railways are also considering increasing unreserved coaches and revising their composition based on demand.

Tamil Nadu mein, express trains ke reserved coaches mein unreserved tickets pe travel karne wale passengers ki number 2023-24 mein pehle saal ke muqable do guna badh gaya. Iska reason hai travel ki zyada demand aur loco pilots aur ticket checking staff jaise resources ki kami. Salem division mein sabse...
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zyada badhotari hui hai, jahan reserved coaches mein unreserved tickets pe travel karne wale passengers ki number 295% badha hai. Chennai division mein 70% badhotari hui hai. Demand ke baavajood, railways ko crew ki kami ki wajah se additional trains chalane mein dikkat ho rahi hai. Passengers ke representatives ne Chennai-Tiruchy, Chennai-Salem, aur Salem-Coimbatore jaise short routes par aur northern and northeastern states tak Antyodaya ya MEMU Express trains chalane ka suggestion diya hai. Lekin officials kehte hain ki new trains chalane ke baare mein koi bhi decision railway board ko karna hoga. Railways unreserved coaches bhi badhaane aur demand ke basis pe unka composition revise karne pe bhi vichar kar rahi hai.
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