Is railway allowing platform ticket?

Indian Railways has allowed passengers to travel in train even with platform tickets. The passenger who has to board the train for an emergency can now travel carrying platform ticket. In case, if you don’t get a reserved seat, a penalty of of Rs 250 can be charged along with your cost of destination ticket.

Why is it necessary to buy a platform ticket before entering the railway platform?

The platform ticket is proof that you boarded the train from a certain station and fare will be charged from that particular point up to the destination station. It also clarifies the intention of a passenger that she/he is willing to travel with a valid ticket and due to an emergency failed to buy a travel ticket.

Can we travel with platform ticket?

You can board a train with a platform ticket and can get it easily by going to the ticket checker. The person boarding the train with the platform ticket will have to contact the TTE immediately and get a current ticket made for his destination.

What is the price of platform ticket?

The Indian Railways on Thursday reduced the prices of platform tickets to the pre-Covid era rates. The tickets will now be available for Rs 10 as before. The prices were earlier increased to Rs 30 with an aim of decongesting railway stations to contain the transmission of the virus.

What is the cost of platform ticket in India?

Indian Railways on Thursday rolled back the platform tickets prices that were increased during the COVID-19 pandemic time. The platform tickets will now be available for Rs 10 as before.

Can tatkal waiting ticket be Cancelled?

You can cancel your waiting-list or RAC Tatkal ticket for a refund at any time up to 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. If wait listed Tatkal tickets do not get confirmed or RAC, they automatically get cancelled and the passenger gets refund.

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