Indian Railways has introduced new rules in ticket bookings, which will take effect from May 1. These new rules are related to ticketing, bookings, refunds and other rail services. Railways announced news for rail passengers whose ticketing booking system has undergone some significant changes, and customers will need to know the new rules. The new rules are designed to provide convenience and transparency to customers.
Indian Railways Large Update: Now you don’t allow you to travel on the waitlist of these coaches…
Indian Railways has introduced new rules in ticket bookings, which will take effect from May 1. These new rules are related to ticketing, bookings, refunds and other rail services. Railways announced news for rail passengers whose ticketing booking system has undergone some significant changes, and customers will need to know the new rules. The new rules are designed to provide convenience and transparency to customers.
New Rules for Railway Ticket Booking 2025
Sleeper/Communication Coach Rules
Under the new rules, waiting tickets are only available to regular coaches/unreserved coaches. So if he/she is on the waiting list, no passenger is able to ride the sleeper/communication coach. If a passenger travels with a waiting ticket at the sleeper/communication coach, they must be fined or can be asked to get off.
Advance train booking changes
Until now, railways allow train bookings 120 days before the travel date. However, the time limit has been changed, and under the new regulations, passengers will now be allowed to book train tickets 60 days in advance. With new rules, passengers will now have fewer problems with booking tickets and facing longer waiting lists.
New rules for Tatkal Services
From May 1, Aadhaar verification will become a necessary condition for booking Tatkar tickets. In addition, a refund will be issued on the confirmed Tatkar ticket. Within the first 30 minutes, agent bookings will be blocked to determine the priorities of regular passengers.
The railway also changed the price of certain services. The earlier booking costs Rs 20 to Rs 60 and now it is from Rs 30 to Rs 80. The cost of super fast trains will be increased from Rs 20 to Rs 100 from Rs 15 to Rs 75. Tatkar ticket fees will also be changed and will now be changed to Rs 20 to Rs 600, priced at Rs 600, priced at Rs 10 to Rs 10 to Rs 10. 500 rupees 500 rupees.
