ID proof is mandatory in AC train travelling

The Indian Railways made it mandatory for travelers who book their tickets for AC coaches through the Passenger Reservation System-PRS (Railway Counter Booking) to carry their identity proofs from February 15th, 2012. The move, said railway officials, is aimed at preventing the unauthorized transfer of tickets, according to a report by The Times of India.

According to railways, “Passengers with tickets booked through the PRS, and internet (i-ticket) will have to carry any one of the nine prescribed identity proofs if they are travelling in AC three-tier, AC two-tier, First AC, AC Chair Car and Executive Classes. Those who fail to produce a photo ID proof will be treated as travelling without ticket.”

So far, only passengers with Tatkal and e-tickets were required to carry an original ID card for the duration of their travel. The new rule is not applied to passengers who book Sleeper Class and Second Class chair car tickets.

The nine prescribed ID proofs accepted while journey:

1. Voter Photo identity card issued by Election Commission of India. 
2. Passport. 
3. PAN Card issued by Income Tax Department. 
4. Driving Licence issued by RTO. 
5. Photo identity card having serial number issued by Central/State Government. 
6. Student Identity Card with photograph issued by recognized school/College for their students. 
7. Nationalized Bank Passbook with photograph
8. Credit Cards issued by Banks with laminated photograph.
9. Unique Identification Card "Aadhaar"

Important:

• Please note that if you are booking Tatkal ticket, you are supposed to submit any one ID proof photocopy from above list and same ID proof in original to be carried with you while train journey but if you have booked ticket form General quota, you can carry any one ID proof in original while train journey.

• If you are travelling in group on Tatkal ticket, the same ID proof (in original) is required while travelling which had given while booking. Same ID no. is printed on Tatkal ticket under 'Travel Authority' and also being produced in reservation chart.

• These rules are also to be followed in Raajdhani, Shatabdi & Jan Shatabdi trains. 

Happy Journey!!