Indian Railway Ticket Rule: How long can you travel on a ticket booked online? You need to know this rule before boarding the train, otherwise you will have to pay a fine
Indian Railways has made it possible to book general tickets online for travel. Now you can book general tickets from the comfort of your home through the UTS app. This has become more convenient for travel as there is no need to stand in queues.
There are some rules that need to be kept in mind while booking a general ticket online, otherwise you may have to pay a fine. After booking a general ticket online, it is important to know how long the ticket will be valid.
As per Railway rules, a general ticket booked online is valid for only 3 hours from the date of booking. This is the time you have to start your journey. If you start your journey after the ticket validity has expired, the ticket becomes invalid.
If the ticket has expired, your journey is considered as a ticketless journey and the TTE (Ticket Examiner) may fine you. So, make sure to read below for how long the ticket is valid after purchasing it.
If you do not start your journey on time, you may have to pay a fine of up to Rs 250. Along with this, you will also have to pay the onward ticket fee from the station from which the train departed.
If you are booking a general ticket online, start your journey on time. This will help you avoid fines and make your journey more comfortable. Railways has made these rules for the convenience and arrangement of the passengers. By following these rules, you can travel without any hassle.
The rules for local train tickets and express tickets are different. Therefore, the ticket rules change depending on which ticket you travel on. Therefore, after buying a ticket, travel keeping these rules in mind, otherwise you will have to pay a TC bill.