Important update: After several news reports claimed that children in the age group of 1–4 years are being charged with full fares (paid by adult passengers), the Indian Railways clarified that there has been no change in the rules regarding the booking of tickets for children.
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The national transporter has called all such claims ‘misleading’.
According to an official statement from the Railways, “On the demand of the passengers, an option has been given to them to buy a ticket and book a berth for their under 5 year old child if they want. And if they don’t want a separate berth, then it is free, same like it used to be earlier.”
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A separate berth, however, shall not be provided to child travellers. So, the passenger is not required to purchase a ticket unless they occupy a separate berth.
Here’s the official tweet for more details:
No change in the rule related to booking of tickets for Children travelling in train
It is optional for passengers to buy ticket & book berth for children below 5 years
Free travel is allowed for children below 5 years, if no berth is booked
Read here: https://t.co/zSgh94i5MR
— PIB India (@PIB_India) August 17, 2022
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