Now you can transfer your confirmed railway ticket to another
What's the story
Bringing relief to many train passengers, Indian Railways has announced it would now allow those with confirmed tickets to transfer their seat to someone else.
However, this facility cannot be used randomly and is applicable only in certain conditions.
Moreover, transfer request will be granted only once, Railways said.
Here's who can apply for avail the new facility, and how.
Individuals
These individuals can apply for transfer of confirmed ticket
Anyone with a confirmed ticket can have their berth transferred to a family member, meaning a parent, sibling, spouse or child.
A government servant travelling on duty can have their ticket transferred to another.
In both cases, the confirmed passenger needs to make a request in writing for the transfer.
However, such requests will be entertained only till 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
Information
For students, these conditions apply
Students of educational institutes are eligible for this facility. But one will need approval from the head of the institution. Transfer will be allowed only to another student of the same institute. The head needs to submit a request 48 hours before the scheduled departure.
Groups
Group members can transfer tickets subject to certain terms
If the confirmed passenger is a part of a marriage party, an NCC cadet or student traveling in groups, they can get their ticket transferred to another member of the same group.
The head of the group will have to submit a request for the transfer 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
Requests will be allowed only up to 10% of the group's strength.
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Chief Reservation Supervisor in charge of allowing ticket transfer
In a statement, the Railways said: "The Chief Reservation Supervisor of important stations are authorized by Railway Administration to permit the change of name of a passenger having a seat or berth reserved in his name."