A passenger at Kalyan Junction in Maharashtra was fined ₹500 by the railway authorities even though he had purchased a platform ticket. The person was at the station to see off relatives, but the train was running over five hours late. Because of this delay, the validity of the platform ticket expired, leading to the penalty.
What is the validity of a platform ticket
According to railway rules, a platform ticket is generally valid for 2 hours. Its main purpose is to allow people to enter the station to drop off or pick up passengers. Once this 2-hour limit ends, the ticket becomes invalid and the person is treated as traveling or staying without a valid ticket.
How is the fine calculated for overstaying
If a person stays on the platform beyond the 2-hour limit, they are charged a penalty of ₹250. In addition to this, the fare from that station to the nearest railway station is added to the total. In the Kalyan incident, the total amount reached ₹500. TTEs do not have the authority to extend the validity of the ticket even if the train is delayed.
Important tips for people visiting the station
- If a train is significantly delayed, it is advised to wait outside the station.
- Buy a new platform ticket closer to the revised departure time of the train.
- Avoid staying inside the station premises after the 2-hour window to avoid penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
प्लेटफॉर्म टिकट कितने समय के लिए मान्य होता है?
रेलवे नियमों के अनुसार प्लेटफॉर्म टिकट की वैधता आमतौर पर 2 घंटे की होती है।
टिकट की समय सीमा खत्म होने पर कितना जुर्माना लगता है?
2 घंटे से ज्यादा रुकने पर ₹250 जुर्माना और नजदीकी स्टेशन तक का किराया देना पड़ता है।