The Eastern Railway in India has introduced a special train called 'Pragati' to combat ticketless travel. This train, unlike the existing 'Chetna' train used for surprise ticket checks at stations, will stop at random points between stations, preventing passengers from escaping ticket checks. The 'Pragati' train is designed to make it...
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impossible for passengers to escape ticket checks by stopping the train abruptly with a red signal. The train will be deployed across different divisions of the Eastern Railway, aiming to deter ticketless travel and enforce regulations. The 'Pragati' train will also be used to quickly transport railway officials and technicians to accident sites and for maintenance purposes.