Railway Rules: Traveling on the wrong train is considered ticketless travel under railway rules. In such cases, the TTE can collect the fare difference and a fine. Know the rules.

Every day, millions of people travel by train in India. When traveling long distances, most people consider the train the most reliable option. Train travel is quite comfortable and convenient.

Trains remain the first choice for people due to their low cost, better connectivity, and accessibility to every region. With such a large number of passengers, minor mistakes sometimes happen. Due to haste or lack of information, some people board the wrong train instead of their intended one.

Sometimes, it happens that you were supposed to travel on the Unchahar Express, but instead, you boarded the Prayagraj Express. In such a case, you might face problems. You may have to pay a fine according to railway rules.

If a passenger mistakenly boards the wrong train and this is discovered during a TTE's inspection, the ticket and train details are first checked. The date of travel, route, and class are compared. Only then is a further decision made.

According to railway rules, traveling on the wrong train falls under the category of irregular travel. In such a situation, the TTE can collect a fine from the passenger. This may include the fare of the relevant train and an extra penalty, which depends on the distance and coach category.

If both trains are running on the same route, in some cases, the TTE may give the passenger some relief. If a seat is available, the passenger may be allowed to continue the journey or given the option to shift to the correct train.

The fine amount may vary for AC and sleeper coaches. The amount increases with the addition of superfast charges and other charges. For long-distance journeys, this amount can be quite high. Therefore, caution is necessary. The best way is to carefully check the train number and name before boarding the train.