Indian Railways Boarding Point Change: Can You Change Station After Booking? Know the Rules
On traveling days, we always find ourselves caught up in a traffic jam or delayed somehow. In such circumstances, there creeps fear in us as we wonder whether we can board the train from any other station.
Most of the travelers are under the misconception that once the chart for their journey is prepared, then there is nothing left to do. However, you will be surprised to know that Railways gives you an option to change your boarding station even after the chart is prepared. Let us look into this important rule in detail.
As per rules of railways, even if the initial chart of the train for which you have booked the ticket is prepared, you need not panic. You still have the liberty to change your boarding point till 30 minutes prior to the departure of the train.
It is very simple and easy to do that. All you need to do is go on the IRCTC mobile app or website, and you can make changes to your station from the convenience of your home. It is a very useful facility for avoiding last-minute hurry. One thing you should keep in mind while availing this facility is that you can change your boarding station only once per PNR.
