indian railway child issue [duplicate]

I had booked a ticket for travel through Indian Railways using IRCTC and got a confirmed ticket. While booking, I mentioned the details of a four year old child who will also be traveling.but it does not get mentioned in ticket anywhere.

Will it create any problem while boarding the train?

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Best Answer

From April 2016, You can carry children below 5 for free (without berth i.e. you won't get additional seat for your child). Quoting for official source

Children under five years of age will continue to be carried free (without berth).

However, if child is between 5 to 12 years, half price if you DO NOT want additional seat OR full price if you DO want additional seat.

full adult fare will be charged for children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age if for whom berth/seat (in reserved class) is sought at the time of reservation. However, in case 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.

It is a good idea to take some birth proof (like birth certificate) to prove that your kid is under 5 years.

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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.

Is train ticket needed for child age?

Children under 5 years of age will be carried free of charge. Children above the age of 5 years and under 12 years of age will be charged at half the corresponding adult fare. After adding applicable miscellaneous charges, if any, this Fare will be rounded-off to the next higher multiple of Rs.

How can I get duplicate railway ticket?

1. If the ticket that is confirmed or RAC is torn or mutilated, a duplicate ticket can be issued on collection of 25 per cent of the fare, after the preparation of reservation chart. Before chart preparation, charges are same as applicable for issue of duplicate ticket in lieu of the lost/misplaced ticket. 2.

Is photocopy of railway ticket valid?

Yes it can be accepted in any form of paper copy or digital copy till you are carrying valid photo ID proof of the passenger mentioned in ticket. Above lines are only valid for reserved ticket for Class Sleeper, CC and AC. For unreserved photocopy doesn't work.

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