IRCTC New Rules: IRCTC has now changed the rules for passengers travelling in trains with waiting tickets. Starting from May 1, passengers with their names on the waiting list will not be allowed to travel in sleeper or air-conditioned (AC) coaches.

The decision has been taken to save the passengers with confirmed seats from inconvenience. This will also reduce overcrowding in the trains, which mostly happens during the festive season.

As the new rule comes into effect, passengers travelling in sleeper and AC coaches in trains from May 1 need to adhere to the rules and get their tickets confirmed to avoid any inconvenience while travelling.

Penalty Charged for Violating Rules

As per the new rules, passengers will not be permitted to travel in AC and sleeper coaches of the train without a confirmed ticket. In case a passenger is found violating the rules, they will need to pay a fine of up to Rs 250 for the sleeper coach and up to Rs 440 for the AC class, in addition to the fare charged to travel from their boarding station to the next station.

Travelling Ticket Examiners (TTES) have been instructed to strictly follow these rules. Any passengers holding waiting list tickets who attempt to board reserved coaches will be asked to get off the train at the next station and may also face a fine.