According to the rules of the railways, you can travel in the coach of the same class in which you book the ticket. For example, if a passenger has booked a ticket for a third AC, he will travel in this coach.

Indian Railways Ticket Booking Rules: Indian Railways is known for its comfortable and long journeys. Traveling by railway is not only cheap, it is also very convenient. This is the reason that whenever we plan a trip with family or friends, we first book train tickets. However, the railways have made many rules regarding booking tickets and travel. Passengers traveling by train have to follow these rules.

According to the rules of the railways, you can travel in the coach of the same class in which you book the ticket. For example, if a passenger has booked a ticket for third AC, he will travel in this coach. Similarly, a sleeper class person will have to travel in sleeper and a general ticket holder will have to travel in general coach.

Suddenly a trip is planned with friends

Suppose your three friends are going somewhere. They have already booked their tickets and all three tickets are confirmed. Suddenly you also plan to go somewhere with your friends, but by then all the tickets in the train have been booked. What will you do in such a situation, obviously many people will cancel their trip. However, the railways have made rules for such a situation as well. If you know these rules, then you will not have to cancel your trip.

You can book tickets on Tatkal

According to the rules of the railways, passengers get the facility to book Tatkal tickets. If you know its rules, then you can enjoy the journey with friends. However, you will have to pay a little more charge for booking Tatkal tickets. Before booking Tatkal tickets, you should also know that such tickets can be booked only 24 hours before the departure of the train. The sooner you book the ticket after the Tatkal ticket window opens, the greater will be the chances of getting a confirmed seat in the train.

Can I travel with a general ticket?

Suppose your trip is planned just a few hours before the train leaves and there is no option of instant ticket booking, then you can also travel with a general ticket. During this time you will have to travel in the general coach of the train. However, you can meet the TTE and tell him about your situation. If there is any vacant seat in the train, then the TTE can allot that seat to you. However, you will have to pay the fixed fare for that seat.