AI-Generated Fake Train Tickets: Railways Issues Nationwide Alert After Major Decision

MP News: student rail passengers pull big stunt, use AI to turn one ticket into seven; how railways catch fraud will leave you shocked

A serious case of creating fake railway tickets using Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come to light. A Head Ticket Checker (TC) on the Jaipur route apprehended some students who were attempting to travel by showing tickets on their mobile phones. An investigation revealed that these tickets were generated with the help of an AI tool. The students had created these fake tickets themselves, but the railways suspect that ticket touts might also start using such technology in the future.

Alert Issued in All Divisions, Including Jhansi

Following the incident, the railways have issued an alert in all divisions of MP, including Jhansi. All TTEs and TCs have been instructed to download the TTE app on their mobile phones and tablets. In cases of suspicion, QR codes are now being immediately scanned to verify the UTS number and the colour code of the ticket.

How They Were Caught

According to railway officials, the students had purchased an unreserved ticket for one passenger, but through AI, the entry of seven passengers was displayed on the same ticket. The ticket on the mobile phone looked completely genuine, displaying the QR code, travel details, and the fare. The fraud was detected during the inspection. The railways have clarified that unreserved tickets (excluding e-tickets and m-tickets) issued from UTS, ATVM, or counters must be in the physical possession of the passenger. Tickets shown on mobile phones are not valid.