Frequent train traveller? Rules you need to know

A large part of the country's population uses trains. Many rules have been made for the convenience of passengers travelling by train.

  • Last Updated : May 17, 2024, 14:12 IST

If you travel by train then this news is for you. These special rules related to railways will make your journey easier. Railway travel is not only safe but also comfortable. At the same time, travelling by train also remains affordable for everyone. Even today, a large part of the country’s population uses trains. Many rules have been made for the convenience of passengers travelling by train. Here we will look at some of these rules so that your train journey becomes more comfortable.

Sleeping time
Let us tell you that according to rules, the time for sleeping has been fixed from 10 pm to 6 am. After this you will have to fold the middle berth so that the remaining passengers can travel sitting. Passengers are also prohibited from listening to loud music and talking loudly while travelling at night.

No tickets checking from 10 pm to 6 am
Railways runs many long distance trains. Passengers also board trains at night. The biggest problem occurs when  the TTE comes to check tickets at night. But according to rules, the TTE cannot check tickets between 10pm and 6 am. TTE cannot wake you up to check tickets between 10 pm to 6 am. But this rule does not apply to those whose journey starts after 10 pm.

Travel with platform ticket
According to a rule of the Railways, if you do not have time to buy a ticket, you can board the train by just buying a platform ticket. After this, from your boarding station to the destination, you will have to pay for the train ticket and buy it from TTE and travel further.

How much luggage can you carry?
According to railway rules, you can carry only 40 to 70 kg of luggage while travelling by passenger train. If someone travels with more luggage than this, he will have to pay a separate fare.

Published: September 26, 2023, 15:30 IST
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