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Railway Travel Alert: Original ID Proof Mandatory from October 1 for All Passengers!
- •Central Railway to conduct intensive ticket checking drive from October 1 to October 31.
- •Focus on concession tickets, special reservations, group bookings, and railway pass travelers.
- •Passengers must carry original identity proof; photocopies or mobile photos will not be accepted.
- •Accepted IDs include Passport, PAN card, Driving License, Voter ID, and government-issued photo IDs.
- •Minimum penalty for traveling without a valid ticket or proper documents increased from Rs. 250 to Rs. 500.
Key Questions Answered
Passengers traveling on Central Railway trains and suburban routes from October 1 to October 31, 2026, under concession tickets, specific reservation categories, group bookings, or railway passes must carry valid tickets along with approved original identity proofs like a Passport, PAN card, or Driving License. Photocopies or digital photos on mobile phones will not be accepted.
If multiple passengers travel as a group on a single ticket, at least one passenger whose name appears on that ticket must carry an original identity proof during the checking drive. If no one in the group produces an original ID, all individuals listed on the ticket will be treated as traveling without a valid ticket and penalized.
Under the 'Jan Vishwas Act 2026' amendment, the minimum penalty for passengers caught traveling without a valid ticket or proper documentation has been increased from Rs. 250 to Rs. 500.
