Major Update for Train Passengers! TTE May Offload Waiting List Ticket Holders Midway
Indian Railways periodically updates its travel regulations to ensure a more comfortable journey for passengers. Recently, the railways have decided to enforce a stricter rule regarding waiting tickets. Under this new regulation, if your ticket is in waiting status, you will no longer be allowed to travel in AC or Sleeper coaches. This means that passengers with waiting tickets will not be permitted to travel in reserved compartments.
Indian Railways periodically updates its travel regulations to ensure a more comfortable journey for passengers. Recently, the railways have decided to enforce a stricter rule regarding waiting tickets. Under this new regulation, if your ticket is in waiting status, you will no longer be allowed to travel in AC or Sleeper coaches. This means that passengers with waiting tickets will not be permitted to travel in reserved compartments.
Why Is This Rule Being Implemented?
The railway authorities have imposed a restriction on passengers with waiting tickets traveling in reserved compartments. This applies to those who purchase tickets offline at the station as well. The decision to implement this rule is aimed at alleviating the inconvenience faced by other passengers. However, it is important to note that the railway has not yet made an official announcement regarding this rule.
Often, passengers buy waiting tickets at the railway station and travel in reserved compartments, including AC or Sleeper coaches. The existing rules clearly state that if a person purchases a waiting ticket from the counter, they should cancel it and get a refund if they choose not to travel. However, many passengers ignore this and board the train without hesitation.
🚨 Only those passengers who have confirmed tickets should travel in sleeper and AC classes of trains. If you travel with a waiting ticket, you will have to get down at the next station with a penalty.
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What Are the Penalties?
Although the rule has not been officially announced, it has been introduced to address the difficulties faced by passengers due to overcrowding in reserved compartments. If a passenger is found traveling in a reserved compartment with a waiting ticket, the Ticket Examiner (TTE) has the authority to impose a fine of ₹440 and ask the passenger to disembark at the next station. The fine is ₹440 for those traveling in AC coaches, while it is up to ₹250 for those in Sleeper coaches. Alternatively, the passenger may be asked to move to a General compartment instead of being asked to disembark.