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Indian Railways Changes Travel Rules: Carry ID or Face Heavy Fines!
- •Indian Railways has launched a special ticket checking campaign from October 1 to October 31, requiring passengers to carry original ID with tickets.
- •Passengers, especially those with special quota or concession tickets, must be prepared to show their original ID and relevant documents.
- •The campaign aims to prevent irregularities like fake tickets and incorrect concessions, ensuring only genuine passengers benefit.
- •Concession ticket holders (e-pass, special quota) will face strict verification to confirm the traveler matches the concession holder.
- •Always carry your original ID and all necessary concession-related documents to avoid fines and travel disruptions during checks.
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Central Railway is running a special and strict ticket-checking campaign from October 1 to October 31, 2026, across its network and trains. During this period, ticket-checking staff will verify passenger tickets and original identification documents.
The strict campaign aims to prevent irregularities, stop the misuse of reservation quotas, fraudulent use of concessions and passes, and avoid railway revenue losses. Officials ensure that only genuine and eligible passengers benefit from concessional fares and specific quotas.
If multiple passengers are traveling on a single ticket, at least one passenger named on that ticket must carry the prescribed original identity proof. If the required original ID cannot be produced, all passengers on that ticket will be treated as traveling without a valid ticket and face penalties.
