Train Ticket Rules For Kids: Crores of people travel by Indian Railways every day. For the convenience of passengers, Indian Railways has made some rules, such as special discounts given to children, women, elderly, and disabled people during ticket booking in trains. According to age, some children do not have to pay for train tickets and some have to pay half the ticket.

Let us tell you that according to the rules of the railways, children up to what age can travel free on the train and for children of whatever age you will have to take half a ticket.

You will not have to take a train ticket for children of this age.

According to the rules of Indian Railways, if the age of your child is from 1 to 4 years, then you will not have to take any ticket for him. That is, your child can travel with you on the train for free. This rule of railways is very beneficial for those who have small children.

Half a ticket is required for children between 5 and 12 years.

According to the rules of Indian Railways, if your child is between 5 and 12 years of age and he is traveling with you on the train, then you will have to take his half ticket. But remember that children will not be given a berth in the half ticket, you will have to adjust them with you. If you want a separate seat for the child, then you will have to take a full ticket for him.

If you want a seat for the child, then you will have to pay the fare.

Even if your child is old enough to travel with you for free. But if you want him to get a full seat, then you will have to take a full ticket for him and if you want to save money, then you will have to adjust with him on your seat.

Full ticket for children 13 years and above

If your child is 13 years of age or above, then you will have to take a full ticket for him. The rule of half ticket is only available for children between 5 and 12 years of age.

Document verification and ticket booking

If you want to take advantage of this rule of railways, then while booking tickets for children, you will have to provide their birth certificate and other identity documents. These documents are asked so that the actual age of the child can be known, and people do not take advantage of this rule by hiding the age of the child.

Penalty for traveling without a ticket

If your child is more than 5 years old and you travel with him on the train without taking his ticket, then you will have to pay a fine if caught. On the other hand, even if your child is less than 4 years old, to prove this, keep the child's birth certificate with you.

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