A man at Kalyan Junction in Maharashtra was fined 500 rupees because his platform ticket expired while he waited for a delayed train. The person went to the station to see off his family on a 12 pm train, but the train arrived at 5 pm due to railway delays. Despite having a valid ticket at the start, he was penalized upon exiting the station.
Why was the fine imposed on the passenger
According to Indian Railways rules, a platform ticket is valid for only 2 hours from the time of issue. In this case, the man stayed for 5 hours because the train was late. The Ticket Examiner (TTE) stated that the ticket had expired, treating the stay as traveling without a ticket. The total amount collected was 570 rupees, which included the 70 rupees fare and a 500 rupees penalty.
What are the current railway rules for platform tickets
- Platform tickets remain valid for a maximum of 2 hours.
- Validity does not automatically extend if a train is delayed.
- Staying beyond the time limit attracts a minimum fine of 250 rupees plus the fare to the nearest station.
- While passengers can get refunds for trains delayed over 3 hours, no such relief exists for platform tickets.
What is the official response to this incident
The incident went viral on social media, leading to a debate on the practicality of this rule. The Railway Seva account responded to the viral video by asking the complainant for their mobile number to take action. While the TTE followed the existing rulebook, the lack of flexibility during railway-caused delays has been questioned by the public.
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