(a) whether the Government are aware that the TTEs and TS in trains after checking the tickets disappear to some other compartment and neglecting the comforts of the passengers in trains; and
(b) if so, the details of cases come to light during the last one year and the action taken thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a) & (b): A Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) is normally required to man more than one coach and Train Superintendent wherever provided is incharge of the entire train. For checking and other duties they have to move to other coaches giving a feeling to the passengers that Travelling Ticket Examiners are not available though they are present on trains. The manning of trains and coaches is monitored at supervisors` and officers` levels.