Indian railway Traveling in crores of people of the country needs everyday. Traveling by train is not only economical, but also Long distance trip Is also most preferred for. But when the seats fall short while booking the train ticket, the ticket goes on the waiting list many times.
In such a situation, the biggest question is whether Travel in train with waiting tickets Is it right or not? Has the Railways made any change in the rules for traveling on waiting tickets? In this article, we will tell you in detail how safe it is to travel by waiting tickets now, have new rules implemented, and if you travel with waiting ticket then you should take care of what you should take care of.
For some time Social media And Whatsapp But this news is becoming increasingly viral by the Indian Railways Changes in the rules for traveling on waiting ticket Is done. In many posts, it is being claimed that now passengers with waiting tickets can also travel in the train without any hassle.
But is it really so? Has the Railways allowed to travel on waiting tickets? Let’s know about the truth of this whole matter and the latest rules of the railway.
Waiting ticket news observation
| point | Description |
| What is waiting ticket? | The ticket goes into the waiting list when the confirmed seat is not found |
| When is the new rules implemented? | From 1 March 2025 |
| In which coach is the journey valid? | Only in general (unreserved) coach |
| Rules on traveling in sleeper/AC | Completely restricted, penalty can be fined and can be lowered |
| Online waiting tickets | Automatic cancels when not confirmed |
| Counter waiting tickets | Permission to travel in general coach, not in reserve coach |
| Punishment/penalty | 440 in AC coach Till Rs 250 in sleeper coach. Fined to |
| Seat allotment system | Now seat allotment from AI based system |
| Ticket booking period | Reduced from 120 days to 60 days |
| Refund rule | Train cancell or refund will be available at more than 3 hours |
What is waiting ticket?
Waiting ticket The ticket that is your Seat not confirmed Would have been When all the reserve seats are booked in the train, even if a passenger booked tickets, it is put in the waiting list. Numbering in waiting list (Such as WL1, WL2 etc.),
As a passenger cancels the ticket or the seat is vacant, so Waiting list moves forward And Confirmation possibility She lives
New rules of travel on waiting tickets
Indian Railways 1 March 2025 From Waiting ticket But about traveling Strict rules apply Have done Now waiting ticket only Considered in General Coach will be. That is, if you have waiting tickets, then you cannot travel in sleeper or AC coach.
If a passenger with waiting ticket Reservation Coach (Sleeper/AC) If I travel, he will be fined and can be landed at the next station.
Waiting ticket types
- Online waiting tickets (book from IRCTC): If the ticket is not confirmed by the date of the journey, it becomes automatic canceled and the passenger cannot travel.
- Counter Waiting Tickets: Even on the waiting ticket purchased from the counter, now only the journey in the general coach is valid, not in the reservation coach.
Why is the journey restricted on waiting tickets?
Indian Railways Waiting ticket But Travel in reservation coach But Prevention So it is installed so that Confirmed ticket The passengers do not have inconvenience. It is often seen that passengers with waiting tickets enter the sleeper or AC coach, which makes it difficult for the confirmed tickets to get their seat.
This increases the crowd in the coach, blocks the path and the journey becomes uncomfortable. Therefore, the railway has strictly implemented the rules that the waiting tickets can travel only in the general coach.
What can happen when traveling with waiting tickets?
- If you travel in a sleeper or AC coach with waiting tickets and caught, TTE (train ticket examiner) can fine you.
- If caught in AC coach, a fine of up to Rs 440 and the fare up to the next station will have to be paid.
- If caught in a sleeper coach, a fine of up to Rs 250 and the fare up to the next station will have to be paid.
- TTE can send you to General Coach or take off the train at the next station.
Benefits of new rules of waiting ticket
- Passengers with confirmed tickets will get a comfortable journey.
- The coach will be less crowded, the road will not be blocked.
- The ticket booking system will be more transparent and efficient.
- The use of AI technology in seat allotment will reduce the problem of waiting list.
Necessary rules related to waiting ticket booking and refund
- Now the duration of train ticket booking has been reduced from 120 days to 60 days.
- If the train is late for more than 3 hours or cancellation, then the entire money will be refunded.
- Online waiting tickets are automatically canceled if not confirmed till the date of travel and money is returned.
- Refund can also be taken by canceling the waiting ticket purchased from the counter.
Suggestion to travel by waiting ticket
- Plan the journey in advance and book tickets in time.
- If the ticket is in waiting then check the confirmation before the journey.
- Do not travel if not confirmed or go to the general coach.
- If you have taken a waiting ticket from the counter, then cancel it and take a refund.
- Follow the rules, so that the journey is safe and comfortable.
Difference between waiting tickets and confirmed tickets
| point | Waiting ticket | Confirmed ticket |
| Seat allotment | No | Yes |
| Travel in coach | Only general coach | Sleeper/AC/Chair Car |
| Permission to travel | Conditional (in General Coach) | Full permission |
| Online ticket | Auto cancell for not confirming | Possible travel on confirmed ticket |
| Refund | Get on cancellation | Get on cancellation |
| Penalty threat | Yes, if caught in a reserve coach | No |
Why change the rules of waiting tickets?
Railways have made this change keeping in mind the convenience and safety of the passengers. The confirmed tickets do not have any problem in traveling on their seat, there should be no unnecessary crowd in the coach, and the journey experience can be improved, so the journey has been completely banned in the reservation coach on waiting tickets.
conclusion
Now traveling in a train sleeper or AC coach on waiting ticket is completely banned. If you have waiting tickets, then you can only travel in general coach. Under the new rules, the Railways has taken this step to make passengers’ convenience and travel safe and comfortable.
If you violate the rules, you may have to pay heavy fine and also be removed from the train. So always check ticket confirmation before traveling and follow the rules.
Disclaimer: The information given in this article is based on various news mediums and recent rules of the Railways. It is not allowed to travel in the train reservation coach (Sleeper/AC) on waiting tickets. Rumors going on social media that you can now travel comfortably on waiting tickets, they are completely wrong.
Please follow the rules of the railway and do not believe any rumor or fake news. Always check the status of your ticket and the latest Railway rules before the journey.
