Boarding a train in India at another station

I have booked a ticket on a train from Mumbai to Chennai and boarding at Pune. Since my schedules have changed, I will be in Mumbai on that day. Can I board the same train in Mumbai in my own ticket and claim the seat/berth?

Best Answer

No, you can't. Simply because the train is from Mumbai and you're boarding at Pune doesn't mean your seat will be empty on the Mumbai to Pune leg.

Changes of boarding station are only allowed if the station you want to get on at falls later than the one mentioned on your ticket.

CHANGE OF BOARDING POINT

If a passenger desires to occupy reserved accommodation from any station enroute, he would be permitted to entrain at any intermediate station he chooses irrespective of the distance from the starting station subject to the following conditions:

A specific request must be made in writing at the station from where the ticket is purchased and reservation made at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.

The Railway Administration reserves the right to use such accommodation from the originating station up to the station at which the passenger is due to entrain.

No refund will be permissible for the portion of journey not performed by the passenger.

Unfortunately, in this case it means you need to book a new ticket. If you already have a confirmed Pune - Chennai leg, I'd recommend just buying a Mumbai - Pune leg.

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Quick Answer about "Boarding a train in India at another station"

Enter your login details and the password.

Navigate to 'Booking Ticket History'.

Select your train and go to 'change boarding point'.

You will be directed to a new page, in the drop down menu select the new boarding station for that train.

Is it OK to board the train from a different station?

As per the rules of IRCTC, change in the boarding station can be done only once. If you board a train from the station other than the boarding station without changing the ticket, you will have to pay the penalty as well as the difference in fare between the boarding point and the revised boarding point.

Can I board a train from next station in India?

In case you miss the train from your designated boarding station, the TTE cannot allocate your berth to anyone else until the train passes the next two stops or during the next one hour (whichever is earliest). The rule thus allows you to board the train from the next upcoming station, if that is feasible.

Can I board a train after 2 stations from where I bought the ticket?

Yes you can board it only on next two stations. And if you fail to do so the T.T.E can allot your seat to other person as per railways rules.

Can I board from previous station?

Yes, you can board the train from any other station but only if you have changed your boarding station from the actual station to the station from which you have to board. The option of changing the boarding station can only be done 24 hrs before the departure of the train.

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