What are the various rules that we follow while we are at a railway station?

What are the various rules that we follow while we are at a railway station?

5 Rules About Indian Railways That Will Surprise You

• The Rule of Two Stations.
• Sleeping hours for middle berth occupant.
• Extending the Journey.
• TTE cannot disturb the passenger after 10 o’clock.
• Refund for short terminated trains.

What is not allowed in Indian Railways?

Offensive articles, explosive, dangerous, inflammable articles and empty gas cylinders, dead poultry, and game, acids and other corrosive substance are not permitted to be booked as luggage. Trunks, suitcase and boxes having outside measurement of 100 cms.

What is the railway rule book?

National Operations Publications are documents that contain direct instructions for railway staff. They are commonly known as ‘The Rule Book’.

What are the rules for unreserved tickets in Indian Railways?

As per the SOP, fully waiting list tickets are not being permitted to travel by train and enter into the stations. The Unreserved Tickets (UTS) are now being permitted for travel in these trains only on which such unreserved journey has been permitted.

What is the boarding rule in Indian Railways?

IRCTC Latest News: Passengers Can Change Boarding Stations Just 24 Hours Before Departure | Here’s How. IRCTC Latest News Today: The train passengers must note that once the boarding station is changed on the IRCTC website, the passenger cannot catch the train from the original boarding station.

What is the rule of middle seat in train?

Passengers who are allotted middle berth seats cannot keep the berth up beyond the sleeping hours that is 9 pm to 6 am. If they do so, then it’s actually an offense. Once, the sleeping hours end, the middle berth should be lowered so that co-passengers can sit comfortably.

Can I take TV in train?

U can even carry it on your berth if it’s not too big and total luggage incl tv is within 50 kg per passenger for 2nd a class and 40 kg for 3ac. . If weight exceeds the limit u can book it as Luggage and obtain luggage tkt from luggage office of boarding station.

Can we carry laptop in train?

If you just have your laptop bag then just keep your laptop in it. There are various fixed metal structures like separation grill in top berth or window grills in middle and lower berth. Use a long metal chain to tie your laptop bag to it and keep it at the inside corner of your berth. Keep the window shutter closed.

What is block section in railway?

In absolute block working, a block section (or simply section) is a section of railway line between one signalbox and another – in the typical absolute block, lines are paired, with an up – towards London (or in Scotland, Edinburgh) – and a down line in the opposite direction.

What is Stationwork rule?

The object of SWR is to regulate the safe working of traffic in and between stations depending on the local conditions that exist at the station. DSO, DSTE, and DEE are empowered to issue, modify SWR. SWR should be reviewed once in Five years or FIve amendment slips whichever is earlier.

What if I sit in sleeper with general ticket?

Nothing much happens. The TTE will collect the additional amount of charge and you can travel your journey in sleeper.

Can I travel with RLWL ticket?

Can we travel in train if the ticket is in RLWL? Yes you can travel only if the ticket is not booked online. You can travel if you have a waitlisted ticket from PRS counter. But you will not get a seat there.

How can I get a duplicate of my Indian Railways train ticket?

You can approach the Chief Reservation Supervisor at the boarding station and submit an application requesting the issuance of a duplicate ticket. Alongside the application you would be asked to submit a xerox copy of identity card.This request would be entertained only until 24 hours before the journey time.

Why don’t Indian trains have toilets in the engine?

It has been 163 years since the first train chugged in India, but till date, the locomotive pilots (drivers) have to ignore their nature’s call for hours as there is no toilet in the engine. The logic against providing such a basic facility, is to avoid unnecessary train delays (as trains have to be stopped while the driver uses toilet).

How to travel with your avian bird on Indian Railways?

If you want to travel with your avian bird then you have to adhere to certain Indian railways rules. First of all, you cannot carry the bird along with you in the regular coach. Your bird will be treated as freight and placed in the luggage van.

What are the sleeping hours of a train in India?

The sleeping hours have been earmarked between 10 PM to 6 AM. The berth should be lowered after the said time to accommodate the smooth seating of co-passengers. Note: The rule mandates that all the passengers should be comfortably seated in the lower berth during the day hours.