Planning Your Train Journey
Traveling by train involves careful planning, especially during festivals when tickets are booked months in advance. But what if your plans change unexpectedly? Let’s explore how you can handle this situation.
Why Canceling Tickets Matters
Canceling a ticket often means losing some money, which can be frustrating. Is there a way to avoid this loss? Indian Railways has introduced a solution: transferring tickets without cancellation, but there are specific conditions to follow.
Transferring Your Ticket: A New Opportunity
The Indian Railway department allows ticket transfers to immediate family members like parents, siblings, spouse, and children. Here’s how you can transfer your ticket to someone else without canceling it.
How to Transfer Your Ticket
To transfer your ticket, inform railway authorities at least 24 hours before the train’s departure. Only confirmed ticket holders can make transfers. Passengers traveling on a transferred ticket must carry valid government ID proof.
The Process of Ticket Transfer
To initiate the transfer, first, print the confirmed ticket. Then, visit a nearby railway station with the Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID of the person to whom you want to transfer the ticket. Submit these documents at the ticket reservation counter, and officials will handle the transfer after verifying the IDs.
Additional Opportunities for Ticket Transfer
This transfer option isn’t limited to immediate family members. Government employees on duty can transfer tickets to colleagues, and students in educational institutions can transfer tickets to fellow students. It’s a convenient way to ensure your booked ticket doesn’t go to waste when plans change suddenly.