Waiting Ticket Rule: Indian Railways is called the backbone of the country. Every day thousands and lakhs of passengers travel by Indian Railways. In such a situation, the Railways have brought new rules so that the passengers do not face any kind of trouble during the journey. Earlier, passengers whose seats were not confirmed could travel on the railways by taking a window waiting ticket, but now it is not so.
People with confirmed seats had to face a lot of trouble by traveling on the railways with a waiting ticket. Therefore, keeping in mind the convenience of the passengers, the Railways have changed the rules and banned traveling on waiting tickets. This rule ensures the safety and convenience of the passengers.
How much will the fine for traveling on a waiting ticket
If your ticket is also not confirmed and you are thinking of traveling on a waiting ticket, then wait a bit. This article will save you from fines. If you travel in a reserved coach or a train with a waiting ticket, it depends on its class. If a person travels in a sleeper coach with a waiting ticket, then he can be charged ₹ 250 + full fare of the journey and an additional fine according to the distance.
Also, the TTE will have the right to deboard the passenger from the train at the next station. Apart from this, if a person travels with a waiting ticket in Third AC or Second AC, then he will have to pay ₹ 440 along with the fare of the journey. This rule motivates passengers to travel disciplined.
May have to pay up to 10 times more fine
If a person is caught traveling in First Class with a waiting ticket, then this fine can be taken from him with 10 times more amount according to the distance of travel. Apart from this, the TTE can also ask the passenger to go to the general coach. Also, the TTE can ask the passenger to get off the train. Therefore, whenever you travel in a reserved coach, travel only with a confirmed ticket. This rule saves passengers from legal hassles.
Indian Railways has banned traveling on waiting tickets keeping in mind the convenience and safety of passengers. This rule motivates passengers to travel in a disciplined manner and saves them from fines. Therefore, whenever you travel in a reserved coach, travel only with a confirmed ticket.