Booking 1A berth with a child on Indian Railways
I have a question on child 8 yrs old booking on 1st AC, actually we are 2 adults with 1 kid travelling and 1. shall we only book 2 adults tickets and child is travelling without berth? 2. or book half ticket? 3. or we must book full 1st AC ticket for child? 4. any other option?
Best Answer
Ministry of Railways Revised Child Fare Rule states:
Full adult fare will be charged for children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age if for whom full separate berth/seat (in reserved class) is sought at the time of reservation. However, in case full separate berth/seat is not sought for the children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age at the time of reservation, then half of the adult fare shall continue to be charged subject to the minimum distance for charging. While filling up reservation form, the passenger can indicate their option for requirement of full berth/seat for child or not.
There is no change in the rule for child fare of unreserved tickets i.e. fare for children of 5-12 years for unreserved tickets shall continue to be half of the adult fare subject to the minimum distance for charging.
Children under five years of age will continue to be carried free (without berth) in case of both reserved and unreserved classes.
So for your case if you don't need full seat, you can buy half ticket. But for a full berth you need to buy a full ticket.
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How do I add a child to my train ticket?
No, you can't add on any passenger in a confirm booked ticket, irrespective of age. However, you can visit nearest railway station's reservation counter and get a ticket for child easily.What is 1A in train booking?
1A. AC first class: The most luxurious and expensive class of Indian Railways, with fares almost at par with airfares. There are eight cabins (including four or five coupes) in full AC first class coach and three cabins (including one coupe) in the half AC first class coach.Can a child travel alone in train in India?
This is in line with many policies provided by train companies, which states they will not allow for children under the age of 12 to travel alone unless accompanied by an adult. This adult must be 16 years of age or older. Train operators cannot take responsibility for children travelling alone.Can I book seat for infant in train?
CHENNAI: The Indian Railways is not allowing customers to book a separate seat or berth for children below the age of five is causing hardship for a section of travellers. The railway rules, which are over a hundred years old, say children under five can travel free of cost without seats.Child Tickets Concession | टिकट रियायत for Children | Indian Railways
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