{"id":8255,"date":"2025-08-10T14:38:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T14:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=8255"},"modified":"2025-08-10T14:38:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T14:38:31","slug":"indian-railways-platform-ticket-price","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/indian-railways-platform-ticket-price\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Railways Platform Ticket Price"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Railways Platform Ticket Price<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ministry of Railways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Present increase in platform ticket prices at some stations is a \u201cTemporary\u201d measure to prevent the spread of Corona through crowding<\/li>\n<li>This is being done at Limited number of station which see heavy rush. ( For example it\u2019s being in only 7 stations in Mumbai division out of total 78 stations.)<\/li>\n<li>Powers delegated to DRMs since 2015 to raise platform ticket prices to prevent crowding at stations<\/li>\n<li>This is in practice for many years and is used occasionally as a SHORT TERM crowd control measure. There is NOTHING new about it<\/li>\n<li>This is often done during festival season &amp; Melas etc and gradually rolled back<\/li>\n<li>This time its being due to Covid exigencies and decision taken in interest of public only<\/li>\n<li>At many places, it was introduced in March after lockdown. (some orders being attached)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There have been some reports in the media regarding the price of platform tickets.<\/p>\n<p>Hike in price of platform ticket is a TEMPORARY measure and is a field activity undertaken by railway administration in the interest of safety of passengers and to prevent overcrowding at stations. Deterring more persons to visit station, the platform ticket charges are increased from time to time after assessing ground situation. This is in practice for many years and is used occasionally as a SHORT TERM crowd control measure. There is NOTHING new about it.<\/p>\n<p>Considering the upsurge of COVID in few states, Indian Railway is discouraging people from unnecessary crowding at the platforms .Rush at the platforms during pandemic situation also needs to be regulated. The exercise is in Public interest only.<\/p>\n<p>In March 2025, many divisions in Railways enhanced the platform ticket price at various stations to avoid crowding. Later, this was revoked over a period of time for example Central Zone , ECR to name a few. During festivals like Chathh, Diwali or Melas etc as well in different zones it is often temporarily increased and later on rolled back.<\/p>\n<p>Regulation and controlling of crowd at stations is the responsibility of DRMs. Powers are delegated to DRMs since 2015 to raise platform ticket to regulate rush at platforms during specific requirements like mela, rally etc. The power to change charges of platform ticket has been delegated to DRM s due to field management requirement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Government of India<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ministry of Railways<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Railway Board<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Commercial Circular No. 17 of 2025<\/p>\n<p>TC II \/2910 \/10\/ 2012 \/ Platform Ticket<\/p>\n<p>New Delhi, dated: 16.03.2025<\/p>\n<p>The General Manager \/ CCMs,<br \/>\nAll Indian Railways<\/p>\n<p>Sub: <strong>Revision of Platform Ticket Rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ministry of Railways has decided to upwardly revise the rate of platform ticket to Rs.10 per ticket from Rs. 5 per ticket. The revised rate of platform ticket will be charged on platform, tickets to be issued from 01.04.2015. Zonal Railways may print the revised tickets on top priority and ensure supply to all stations well in time. Till such time the tickets are printed, the existing stock of tickets may be used with the rate corrected with a stamp. Wherever platform tickets are issued through SPTM &amp; UTS or other machines, their software may also be modified to collect, the revised rate.<\/p>\n<p>2. Further, the power is hereby delegated to Divisional Railway Managers to increase the rate of Platform tickets beyond Rs. 10 to regulate rush at platforms during specific requirements like mela, rally etc. under intimation to this office.<\/p>\n<p>3. Action may be taken to make the required changes in enquiry systems, websites etc.<\/p>\n<p>4. Necessary instructions may be issued to all concerned immediately for implementation at all stations.<\/p>\n<p>This issue with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.<\/p>\n<p>Sd\/-<br \/>\n<strong>(Vikram Singh) <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Director Passenger Marketing <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Railway Board<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianrailways.gov.in\/railwayboard\/uploads\/directorate\/traffic_comm\/Comm-Cir-2015\/CC_17_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/indianrailways.gov.in\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about <strong>Indian Railways platform ticket prices and rules<\/strong>, based on the most current updates available:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Platform Ticket Price &amp; Validity<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The standard charge for a platform ticket across most Indian Railway stations is <strong>\u20b910<\/strong>, valid for <strong>2 hours<\/strong> from the time of issue<\/li>\n<li>Some stations may temporarily raise the fare\u2014like the Secunderabad Division, where it was hiked to <strong>\u20b920<\/strong> (and <strong>\u20b950<\/strong> for Secunderabad Station) during high-traffic periods such as Makar Sankranti.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Fines for Non-Compliant Entry<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Entering the platform without a valid ticket can result in a penalty of <strong>\u20b9250 to \u20b9270<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In more stringent enforcement, ticket checkers may impose a fine equivalent to <strong>twice the fare<\/strong> of the last arriving\/departing train at that platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Flexible Booking &amp; Access Rules<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Travelers with a valid journey ticket <strong>do not require<\/strong> a separate platform ticket.<\/li>\n<li>Emergency boarding may be allowed using a <strong>Guard\u2019s Certificate<\/strong>, but you must still purchase a valid ticket shortly thereafter plus face a nominal fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Online Booking via UTS App<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Platform tickets can also be purchased digitally via the <strong>UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) app<\/strong>, at the original price of <strong>\u20b910<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Conditions:\n<ul>\n<li>Must be within <strong>2 km of the station<\/strong> or near the railway boundary when booking.<\/li>\n<li>Records both <strong>paperless and printable versions<\/strong>, valid for 2 hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No cancellations or refunds<\/strong> on platform tickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>At a Glance<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Platform Ticket Price<\/td>\n<td>\u20b910 (generally)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Validity<\/td>\n<td>2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Excess Entry Fine<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9250\u2013\u20b9270 or double fare of last train<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Required if Traveling<\/td>\n<td><strong>No<\/strong>, journey ticket suffices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Emergency Boarding<\/td>\n<td>Requires Guard\u2019s Certificate + fine &amp; ticket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UTS App Option<\/td>\n<td>Available, same \u20b910 rate, paperless\/paper option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Final Note<\/h3>\n<p>To avoid penalties, always ensure you have a valid platform ticket\u2014whether purchased in-person or via the UTS app\u2014unless you already hold a confirmed travel ticket. Want help with station-specific rules or digital booking demos?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Railways Platform Ticket Price Ministry of Railways Present increase in platform ticket prices at some stations is a \u201cTemporary\u201d measure to prevent the spread of Corona through crowding This is being done at Limited number of station which see heavy rush. 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