Indian Railways Rules: Millions of people travel by train in India every day and Indian Railways runs thousands of trains every day. When people want to travel long distances, trains are a convenient option as it offers many facilities and the ticket is also cheaper than flights.
Most of the people travel by making a reservation in the train and book the ticket online through e-ticket, taking a printout of which they travel. However, sometimes people forget to carry e-ticket and ID card with them. In such a situation, the question arises whether TTE can deboard the passenger if he does not have ticket and ID?
As per railway rules, if a passenger does not have an e-ticket and a valid identity card, he cannot be allowed to travel, and the TTE can deboard him from the train.
ID is also required with e-ticket
Nowadays most people book tickets online. You must carry your ID proof along with the e-ticket. If you don’t have original ID, the TTE can fine you and even throw you off the train. Therefore, it is important to know that e-tickets are not recognized without ID proof.
Without ID you will be considered without a ticket
As per Indian Railways rules, if you have booked a ticket online and you have not carried your original ID proof, you will be treated as a ticketless passenger. In this case, the railways can not only impose a fine, but also reserve the right to deboard you from the train. Even if you have a confirmed ticket, that ticket will be of no use without ID proof.
How much will be the penalty?
If you do not have ID proof, TT will treat you as a ticketless passenger and charge you fine. This penalty will depend on your class of travel. Firstly, TT will charge your ticket price, which will be according to the route of your ticket. Apart from this, if you are traveling in AC bogie then you will have to pay a penalty of Rs 440 and if you are traveling in sleeper class then there will be a penalty of Rs 220. You will not get a seat even after paying the fine
If you think that you will travel comfortably after paying the fine, then it is wrong. When TT cancels your e-ticket, your seat is also cancelled. Now even if you pay fine and ticket money again you will not get seat again. If TT doesn’t agree with you, they can even remove you from the train.
Rules for senior citizens too
It is also important for senior citizens to carry ID proof proving their age. If they do not have original ID, their e. The ticket will also be considered invalid. So, while traveling by train, make sure to carry your ID proof along with the e-ticket, so that you don’t face any problem during the journey.