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IRCTC Disallows Waiting List Passengers to Travel Sleeper and AC Coach, Effective From May 01<\/strong><\/p>\n The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC<\/strong>) has disallowed waiting list passengers<\/strong> from travelling in Sleeper and AC coaches<\/strong> of trains as per the newly released regulations. The new rule is set to be effective from May 01, 2025<\/strong>. This change will influence waiting list passengers a lot.<\/p>\n Limitations on Reserved Coaches:<\/strong> Individuals who have waiting list tickets, no matter if bought from any online<\/strong> platform or from the railway counter<\/strong>, are now not allowed to travel in AC and sleeper coaches. They are only permitted to travel through ordinary (unreserved) coaches<\/strong>. Limits are set on AC and sleeper coaches.<\/p>\n Train ticket checkers (TTEs)<\/strong> have been told to strictly follow these rules. If someone with a waiting list ticket tries to enter a reserved coach at the next station, they will be asked to get off the train and will be fined.<\/p>\n The Advance Reservation Period (ARP)<\/strong> has changed; you can now book tickets 60 days<\/strong> in advance instead of 120 days. This means tourists can book train tickets up to 2 months early, not 4 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n Also, to make online booking more secure, an OTP (One-Time Password)<\/strong> is now required for all online ticket bookings.<\/p>\n If a passenger wants to travel in AC or sleeper class, they should make sure their ticket is confirmed before the travel date.<\/p>\n If their ticket is on the waiting list, they can travel in general coaches, which don\u2019t need a reservation.<\/p>\n This gives another option for people who couldn\u2019t get a confirmed seat in reserved classes.<\/p>\n Penalties are Applicable for Violating the IRCTC Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n In case an individual is found travelling in AC and sleeper coaches<\/strong> with a waiting list ticket instead of a general coach<\/strong>, then he will be charged the following penalties:<\/p>\n Along with this, the one who will violate the rule may also be asked to pay the fare amount from where the train started to the point till the next station, in addition to the penalty amount.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Join StudyCafe Membership. For More details about Membership Click Join Membership Button<\/p>\n Join Membership<\/a><\/p>\n In case of any Doubt regarding Membership you can mail us at [email\u00a0protected]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Join Studycafe’s WhatsApp Group or Telegram Channel for Latest Updates on Government Job, Sarkari Naukri, Private Jobs, Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, Judgements and CA, CS, ICWA, and MUCH MORE!”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n