25% of the ticket fare, if the train is between 1 and 2 hours late. 50% of the fare, if the train is more than 2 hours late.”
Will I get refund if train is late?
IRCTC processes the refund automatically. If the train is running late by more than 3 hours and the passenger has not travelled, a TDR has to be filed before the actual departure of the train for availing full refund.
What if I am late for my train?
You have to buy another reserved ticket if available to travel in reserved coaches. You may get refund from railways by filing TDR (ticket deposit receipt) as per extant rules citing reasons for not travelling.
How late does your train have to be to claim money?
If your train company offers ‘Delay Repay’
You’re legally entitled to compensation of: 50% of your ticket price if you get to your destination between 30 minutes and an hour late. a full refund if you arrive more than 1 hour late.
Can I travel in another train with confirmed ticket if my train is late?
Yes you can. But you need to buy a new ticket for another train. In this situation you have to cancel the current ticket.
What happens if a train is 3 hours late?
The Supreme Court has held that the railways will have to cough up and pay passengers compensation for deficiency of service for late running of trains if they cannot establish or prove that the delay occurred due to reasons beyond its control.
Can I sue train for being late?
The Supreme Court has said that railway authorities are liable to pay compensation for delay and late arrival of trains, unless there is evidence explaining the delay, and it is proved that the delay was beyond their control and/or there was some justification for the delay.
How do I complain about a late train?
The Mobile App is linked to the Complaint Management portal of Indian Railways, where complaints can be registered through Web http://www.coms.indianrailways.gov.in/ and SMS to 9717630982.
Can I book train ticket before 15 minutes?
The requests for reservation at the reservation counters are accepted up to 4 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, after which, the reservation will be done at the current counters at the stations up to one hour before the scheduled departure of the train and thereafter by the Ticket Collector/Conductor
Can I take a later train if I miss mine?
You can board the next available train using your existing ticket.
What happens if you get caught on a train without paying?
Under the Penalty Fares regulations, passengers who are found without a valid ticket for their journey must pay either: a Penalty Fare of £20. twice the full applicable single fare to the next station at which the train calls, whichever is the greater.
What happens if you get on the train with no money?
In some countries you are merely fined a hefty amount which will serve as a deterrent. In other countries, in addition to being fined, you can be put off the train in the next station along the route. And in extreme situations the Transport Police can be involved, arresting you for theft of service.
How long can a train keep you waiting?
The state now prohibits stopped trains from blocking an intersection for more than 10 minutes.
Can I get a later train with my ticket?
You can only take the train that you have reserved i.e. the one which you have been issued a ticket for. If you wish to depart earlier or later, you can exchange your ticket or cancel it and re-book it, depending on the fare conditions. Once you have done this, you can then choose a new departure time for your ticket.
Can I travel if my ticket is partially confirmed?
Only confirmed/RAC/Partially confirmed E-ticket is valid for travel. account used for payment for booking of the ticket. Passengers travelling on a fully waitlisted e-ticket will be treated as Ticketless. 4.
How much late I can book train ticket?
A: You can reserve your tickets through Indian Railways booking counters from 8:00 in the morning till 8:00 in the night, on all days except Sundays. On Sundays, the booking centers are open from 8:00 in the morning till 2:00 in the noon. Q: Can I board a train with a Waitlisted ticket? A: No.
How do I complain about a train running?
Rail Madad application has been developed to enable Railway passenger to lodge a complaint or give suggestion through UMANG app and facility to track live status of complaints. The objective of this portal is to enhance experience of Railways passengers with swift and satisfactory resolution of complaints.
Can I get train ticket before 1 hour?
Reservation is allowed until the first chart is prepared, which is usually 4 hours prior to the scheduled departure of the train. Current reservation is allowed for some trains where you can book vacant seats after the first chart preparation.
Can I book a ticket 1 hour before departure?
You can book through call center up to 2 hours before flight departure for domestic sectors and up to 4 hours prior to flight departure for international sectors. Infant tickets can be booked through IVR.
Is waiting list 13 will get confirmed?
The number 13 indicates that there are 12 passengers ahead of you to get their ticket confirmed. if the train is long distance running train, there are less chances of getting your ticket confirmed. On the contrary, if the train is a short distance running train, there are more chances of getting your ticket confirmed.
Can you go to jail for train fines?
you wont be doing jail time. the fine is possible and possible community payback.