This is becoming a new normal in all trains - ticketless/unreserved/waitlisted travellers forcing their way through in reserved coaches. Sleeper coaches are a lost case , and 3AC is on the same path . Very strangely, even when 1AC and 2AC are also bearing the brunt of this gross mismanagement, IR terms the videos and photos of such incidents as "maligning it's image" , and Rail Minister refuses to acknowledge existence of any such issue.

I have highlighted these points in one of my earlier post also , a gradual overhaul...
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of the existing system is needed, otherwise this rot will persist forever :

1. Railway stations should have adequate boundary walls /fencing - checking at entry/exit points of stations - "valid reserved ticket based entry only " on platforms.

2. mobile patrolling units of RPF - to handle such travellers on trains - when caught, impose heavy fines and if reqd to deter others . " How will common man pay heavy fines" narrative is no longer viable - one should think about the consequences before committing the offence .

3. Instead of denying these incidents that surface as videos and photos on social media , IR should verify and suspend/ impose fines on TTEs and RPF staff escorting the train - for non- fulfilment of duty obligations. In long term , it may instill fear of higher authorities and deter corrupt practices and ignorance.

4. At least 6 sleeper coaches should be there in all non AC trains , which should be gradually phased out , not abruptly . Plus, the COVID era reservation in general class should be brought back .