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Railways clarifies unreserved ticket rule, Confirms screenshots cannot be used for travel

Railways clarifies unreserved ticket rule, Confirms screenshots cannot be used for travel

Aug 31, 2026 - 16:30
Railways clarifies unreserved ticket rule, says screenshots cannot be used for travel
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Key Highlights

  • Passengers must book tickets using their registered mobile phones.
  • Screenshots of unreserved tickets are not accepted as valid proof of travel.
  • The RailOne app is the recommended platform for booking unreserved tickets.

Indian Railways has issued a clarification on its unreserved ticket rule, stating that passengers can no longer use screenshots of tickets as valid proof of travel.

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According to Saurabh Jain, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager at West Central Railway's Kota Division, passengers should book tickets themselves using their registered mobile phones and carry the same phone with them during the journey.

Digital Ticketing Requirements

The RailOne app is the recommended platform for booking unreserved tickets. A ticket or screenshot received via WhatsApp is not valid travel authority.

Indian Railways has emphasized that a lack of awareness about digital ticketing rules could result in inconvenience and penalties during the journey.

's mobile phone and carrying its screenshot does not meet the prescribed digital ticketing requirements,' Jain said.

Frequently Asked Questions

You may be subject to penalties and inconvenience due to a lack of awareness about digital ticketing rules.

Yes, the RailOne app is the recommended platform for booking unreserved tickets.

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