Indian Railway Rules: Every day, around 2.5 crore people travel in India. This number of passengers is equal to the population of a big country. If people have to travel far, most people prefer to travel by train. People get a lot of convenience in train travel. Along with this, people also get a chance to see different places.
Along with this, the fare for travelling by train is also much less as compared to flight. But for travelling by train, Indian Railways has made some rules for the passengers. All the passengers have to follow these rules. One of these rules is also about the seat. If you are late, then the seat can be snatched away. How long after the train leaves can the TTE give your seat to someone else? Let us tell you what the rules are regarding this.
TTE can give the seat to someone else after this time
According to the rules of Indian Railways, if you leave or miss your train, then the TTE cannot give your seat to someone else till the next two stations. Along with this, according to the rules, the TTE has to wait for at least 1 hour. But even after this, if your seat remains vacant, then the TTE can allot this seat to another passenger.
Can I claim it back?
According to the rules of the railways, if you have missed your train, you can reach the next railway station by some other vehicle and start your journey. If the TTE has immediately allotted the seat to someone, then you can claim your seat because according to the rules, you have already reached the next station. Whereas the railways gives you a chance to come back to your seat from the place where the reservation is till the next stations.
You get this much refund
If you are unable to catch your train even after making a reservation, then you are given a refund by the railways. However, you are given half the price of your ticket. For this, you have to cancel the ticket and file a TDR within 3 hours of the train leaving. If you do not do this then you will not be given a refund.
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