Central Railway data: Over 8,100 people booked for offences ranging from ticketless travel to illegal entry into ladies’ coaches in October

According to officials, illegal entry into ladies’ coaches continues to be one of the most persistent violations on the suburban network, prompting targeted checks across major stations on the Central line. The ladies’ coaches, meant exclusively for women passengers, was created as a safety measure, but see frequent crowding by men during peak hours, especially on the CSMT–Kalyan and Dadar–Thane sections.

RPF personnel said surprise inspections were intensified in October after an uptick in complaints from commuters. “Unauthorized entry into ladies’ coaches remains a challenge during peak hours. Our teams conducted focused checks at high-footfall stations to curb these violations,” an RPF official said.

Officials said enforcement is backed by surveillance measures. Activities on platforms and inside trains are monitored round-the-clock through CCTV installed across stations and in all the 788 ladies’ coaches of Mumbai’s EMU rakes. RPF staff are deployed in the first and last coaches of suburban trains during peak hours to deter snatchers and intruders, while women’s coaches are escorted by security personnel during night hours.

“Central Railway remains committed to ensuring safe and secure travel for all passengers, especially women,” said Dr Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer, Central Railway. “Our RPF teams have intensified checks, strengthened surveillance and deployed dedicated escort personnel to curb violations such as the misuse of ladies’ coaches. These enforcement drives will continue with the same focus in the coming months.”