If I missed the train, can I travel in another train with the same ticket? Know what are the rules of Indian Railways. Can SameTrain Ticket Used For Another Train

Many people miss their train due to late arrival at the station or overcrowding at the ticket counter. In such a situation, they have the option of getting the ticket canceled or traveling in another train running on the same route. Many people think that the ticket will be wasted if the train leaves. But do you know that you can travel in other trains with the same ticket? Here we are going to tell you what you should do when the train is missed.

Reserve ticket cannot be used for the second time

Let us tell you that it depends on the type of train ticket whether you can travel in another train with the same ticket or not. As per the rules of Indian Railways, if you have reserved a seat in your train and miss your train, then you cannot travel in another train on the same ticket.

Can catch another train on general ticket

However, if you have a general ticket without reservation, you can travel on any other train running on the same route with the same ticket. TTE will not charge you fine for doing this. But you have to travel with that ticket on the same day on which your train leaves.

Please tell here that this facility is not given on the already reserved ticket. If you have reserved a seat in a train and miss the train due to any reason, then in such a situation you cannot travel in any other train with that ticket. If you travel in another train with such a ticket, you will be treated without a ticket and may be fined. In such a situation, you can claim a refund as per the terms and conditions of the Indian Railways.

This is how you can claim refund

If you want refund, do not cancel the ticket first. You can submit TDR for this. In this, you will also have to tell the reason for not traveling. No refund will be given if the ticket is canceled after chart preparation. After the departure of the train from the charting station, you have one hour to register the TDR.

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Story first published: Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 15:48 [IST]