Indian Railways tightens rules on waiting list passengers: Know new penalty charges

Tough rules have been implemented for waiting list tickets in Indian Railways since March 1st. The new rules apply to both online and railway station counter tickets.

The railway's waiting list rules were changed after excessive crowds on Prayagraj-bound trains during the Mahakumbh Mela earlier this year. The new rules aim to reduce overcrowding in reserved compartments.

Until March 1st, it was allowed to board reserved compartments with waiting list tickets purchased from railway station counters. But now, you cannot board sleeper or AC compartments with a waiting list ticket.

According to the rule implemented from March 1st, you can only board the general compartment with a waiting list ticket purchased from the railway station counter.

If a passenger is caught traveling in a reserved compartment with a waiting list ticket, they may be fined a hefty amount.

If a passenger boards a sleeper coach with a waiting list ticket, they may have to pay a fine of ₹250 and the fare from the boarding station to the next station.

If you board an AC coach with a waiting list ticket, you will have to pay a fine of ₹440. Along with this, you will have to pay the fare from the starting station to the next station.

Indian Railways is now using artificial intelligence for ticket booking. Seats are being allocated with the help of advanced technology.

Indian Railways is introducing modern systems. Train compartments are being upgraded. At the same time, passenger facilities are also being arranged.

The Ministry of Railways is emphasizing the modernization of the railway system throughout the country.