Platform Ticket Rules: If you do not have a reservation then you can board the train and travel by just taking a platform ticket. Learn here how you can travel easily.
New Delhi: If you travel by train then there is good news for you. Now if you ever have to travel suddenly and you do not have a ticket, then there is no need to panic. Because now you can travel without reservation rules also. Earlier in such a situation, there was only option of Tatkal Ticket Booking Rules. But to get the ticket in that too, it is not necessary. In such a situation, it is very important for you to know a special rule of the railway. Now you can travel without reservation under this facility.Also Read: 50% off on OnePlus 9, see where the phone is getting so cheap
Travel on platform ticket
According to the railway rules, if you do not have a reservation and you have to go somewhere by train, then you can board the train only by taking platform ticket. You can get tickets made very easily by going to the ticket checker. This rule (Indian Railways Rules) has been made by the Railways itself. For this, you will have to contact TTE immediately by taking a platform ticket. Then TTE will create a ticket till your destination point.
There is an option even if the seat is not vacant
If the seat is not vacant in the train, TTE can refuse to give you a reserve seat. But, can’t stop traveling. If you do not have a reservation, in such a situation, along with a penalty charge of Rs 250 from the passenger, you should get the ticket made by paying the total fare of the journey. These important rules of railways that you must know.Also Read: Railways going to start special trains between these cities, check complete details here
Platform ticket price
The Platform Ticket entitles the passenger to board the train. With this, the passenger will have to pay the fare from the same station from where he has taken the platform ticket. While charging the fare, the departure station will also be considered as the same station. And the biggest thing is that you will also have to pay the fare of the same class in which you will be traveling.
your seat
If your train is missed due to any reason then TTE cannot allot your seat to anyone till the next two stations. That is, at the next two stations, you can complete your journey by reaching before the train. But keep in mind, after two stations, TTE can allot a seat to a passenger with RAC ticket. But you have the option of two stations.
