The incident, which occurred on Train No. 15013, has gained significant attention on social media after a video captured a dispute between the passenger and the Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) inside the coach.
The situation left many puzzled, as the woman possessed a valid confirmed ticket. However, the issue was associated with railway boarding rules rather than the ticket’s validity.
As reported by the Economic Times, the woman had reserved her berth from Raika Bagh Junction (RKB) but instead boarded the train from Pali Marwar (PMY) approximately two hours after its departure from the initial station.
By that time, railway personnel had marked her as “NT” or “Not Turned Up,” a standard procedure for passengers who do not board from the specified station in their reservation.
Once her berth was marked vacant, it was allocated to a RAC passenger. When she later tried to claim her seat, the TTE informed her that it had already been reassigned. Since her boarding point had not been updated in the railway system, she was reportedly required to pay a penalty of ₹ 2,650.
This widely shared incident has highlighted various railway rules that passengers may often overlook.
Important Railway Rules Passengers Should Be Aware Of
Traveling in reserved Sleeper or AC coaches with just a general ticket could result in a fine.
There will be no refunds for Tatkal tickets unless the train is cancelled or delayed by more than three hours.
If you cancel your ticket less than four hours before departure, a fee of 25% of the fare will apply.
The minimum fine for traveling without a valid train ticket is now ₹250, plus the fare from the train’s starting point to where you are caught.
Pulling the emergency chain without a valid reason can lead to a fine of ₹1,000 or imprisonment.
Smoking in train coaches, toilets, or corridors is prohibited by railway regulations.
Male passengers entering ladies-only coaches without permission may incur a ₹500 fine or be removed from the compartment.
Disrespecting railway staff could result in a ₹1,000 fine or even up to three months of imprisonment.
Littering on trains, railway tracks, or platforms is punishable under cleanliness laws.
Trespassing or walking on railway tracks in unauthorized zones is also a punishable act, which may lead to a ₹1,000 fine or jail time of up to six months.
