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Can I board a train after boarding station?
If found travelling without any proper authority to travel, passenger will have to pay fare with penalty between original boarding point to changed boarding point. Boarding point change is allowed only once. Boarding station can be changed before 24 hours of the scheduled departure of train.
What is the salary of a TTE?
Indian Railway TTE Salary: 5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1900/- Basic Salary – Rs. 15, 000/-
What will happen if I do not board from booked station?
According to the rule, if you do not board the train from the booked station then after crossing the next 2 stations(stops) your ticket would get automatically cancelled(TTE will wait for you till next two stops from your boarding station) and the seat would get allocated to a person with a W/L ticket or RAC ticket.
Can we change berth in train after booking?
No option available for change your berth after confirmation. Request other passenger to change the berth. Prior to reservation, mention berth preference in reservation form. Only option is to request fellow passengers.
Is it possible to board the train from any railway station?
Yes, if you mention the proper boarding point. Otherwise no if you simply do not inform in advance. While booking the ticket a boarding at option is given (both counter and irctc) where you can select the from station and boarding station.
How do I board a train from a to B?
Suppose you have booked your ticket from A (From station) to D (To station), and you want to board the train from say B which is any station between A and D. The answer is yes you can do this. On the irctc, you can update the Boarding Station to B.
How many stations can you board after your boarding point?
Boarding one to two stations after your boarding point is mostly acceptable by the TTE. But Any passenger boarding before you will be alloted a confirm ticket against your RAC ticket. But you have the apt ticket. So you are not in the ‘ to be blamed’ category.
Can I book from a prior station and board at another?
Yes, it is completely fine to book from a prior station and board at your choice of destination provided you indicate it in the booking form clearly. There is a option to fill your choice of boarding.