Can We Board At Any Station?

Yes, if you mention the proper boarding point. Otherwise no if you simply do not inform in advance. While booking the ticket a boarding at option is given (both counter and irctc) where you can select the from station and boarding station.

Can I board from different station?

Go to the official IRCTC website https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search. Navigate to ‘Booking Ticket History’. Select your train and go to ‘change boarding point’. You will be directed to a new page, in the drop down menu select the new boarding station for that train.

Can I board a train from different boarding station?

Passengers who have booked e-tickets can change their boarding station online before 24 hours of the scheduled departure of the train. Once a passenger has changed the boarding point they will lose all the rights to board the train from the original boarding point.

Is it OK if I board a train one station before the booked station?

Yes, you can provided that: You have purchased a ticket of the class you are boarding from the point of boarding till the station you were supposed to board. If you don’t purchase this ticket, the TTE may treat you as without ticket.

Can I board in next station if I miss the train?

In case you miss the train from your designated boarding station, the TTE cannot allocate your berth to anyone else until the train passes the next two stops or during the next one hour (whichever is earliest). The rule thus allows you to board the train from the next upcoming station, if that is feasible.

How can I change my boarding station?

Go to MY ACCOUNT >> My Transactions >> Booked Ticket History Page 5 • Select the ticket for which you want to change the Boarding Station and select the Change Boarding Point button. A pop up window will appears with the list of stations between the selected train route, choose your desired boarding point.

Can I get off at a different station to my ticket?

Yes, you can break your journey while travelling with an Anytime Single or Return ticket. This means you can get off the train at any connecting stop and leave the station, before boarding a later train to complete your journey.

Can I board my train from the 3rd station?

But only if you have mentioned the “Boarding Station” in your ticket, in advance, as the station you want to catch train from. Else the TT can allocate your vacant seat/ birth to another needy passenger, after the first station. Yes, but you should change the boarding point in IRCTC app or website.

How can I change my boarding station in counter ticket?

Select the Transaction Type option as ‘Boarding Point Change’. Enter PNR Number and Train number along with Captcha. Select check box to confirm that rules and procedure are read. After click on submit an OTP will be sent on mobile number given at the time of booking, enter the received OTP and click submit.

What is the rule for boarding station?

Boarding station can be changed before 24 hours of the scheduled departure of train. Boarding point change is not allowed if ticket is seized. Boarding point change is not allowed for the PNRs with VIKALP option. Online boarding point change is not allowed for I-Ticket.

Can I change boarding station in E ticket for one passenger?

Please note that reservation offices can change ‘Boarding Station” & ‘Passenger Name’ against a request from the passenger as per extant railway rules applicable to other face to face counter booked tickets.

Will I get refund if I change boarding station?

1. In case the boarding station is changed within 24 hours of departure of train, no refund shall be permissible in normal circumstance; however, in exceptional circumstances like cancellation of train, non-attachment of coach, late running of train by more than three hours, normal refund rules shall be applicable.

Can I get on a different train?

You can only take the train that you have reserved i.e. the one which you have been issued a ticket for.

What happens if boarding point is not changed?

If the Boarding point is not Changed then The TTE will wait till 2 stations after the current or previous boarding point that you have and if you did not board the train within 2 Stations after the Current or Previous Boarding point that you have then the Ticket gets Cancelled or the your seat will be given to anybody

Can we change boarding point in flight?

You will not be be able to change your origin and destination through the View/ Change Booking facility but passengers can opt to cancel their reservation and create a new reservation through the regular booking procedure.

How many hours before the train chart is prepared?

4 hours
The first chart is usually prepared 4 hours before departure of train from originating station or remote location station. For early morning trains chart is prepared the night before. If the seats remain vacant in first chart, the remaining seats are made available for booking.

Can one person have both boarding passes?

The multiple boarding passes permit you to single out which passes you need to view, use, and scan. However, if you are wondering, can I have Multiple boarding passes on my phone. Indeed you can.

Can I get down one station before destination?

Yes , you can anytime get down of any station before your destination, you have already paid the money to the destination so its your wish were you have to get down or even you dont want to board the train .

Do and don’ts in railway station?

Don’t use passenger alarm between stops unless it’s a real emergency. Do not block train doors while standing in front of door. Do not play music speakers on the train or at station. Do not sit on the floor of the train.

What happens if you board train with platform ticket?

Also it may be prepared during run, and issued at the next stopping station. The passenger along with the ‘Passenger’ foil should be handed over to the T.T.E/S.M. at the next station. The certificate will be exchanged for a ticket on collection of charges due. No excess charges will be collected.