Indian Railway New Rule: Lakhs of people travel by train in India. Along with traveling by train, the rules of Indian Railways come in handy to remove small dilemmas of the passengers. If you also travel by train, then this article can be useful for you.
Many times small children also need to be taken along during the train journey, in such a situation, if you are not able to book the child’s ticket then there is no need to worry. Indian Railways has made some rules for this. Along with telling these rules, trying to clear your dilemma-
Is there any change in Indian Railway rules?
In fact, for the last few days, there were reports that it would be necessary to book train tickets for children below 5 years.
Let us tell you, Indian Railways has not introduced any such change. You can travel in the train with the child as before with the old rule.
What is the rule of Indian Railways for children below 5 years?
There is no need to book a berth for children below 5 years of age if you travel in the train. You can get the child to travel for free. However, if you want to book a separate ticket and berth for the child, then there is no restriction in doing so.
If you buy a ticket and a berth for the child, what will be the benefit?
However, if you do not want to avail the free travel facility for the child and want to pay for the same, you can book a separate berth for the child.
If the passenger does not feel the need for a separate berth for the child, then they can make the child travel free of cost.
How much will be charged for booking ticket and berth for child?
If you want to book a ticket and berth for a child, then the full adult fare will be charged for it. This rule has been clarified in the circular dated 06.03.2020 of Indian Railways.
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