Verification of proof of identity during the journey

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (भारत सरकार) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (रेल मंत्रालय)

 RAILWAY BOARD (रेलवे बोर्ड)

No.2026/TG-V/1/1

New Delhi, dated.04.02.2026

The Principal Chief Commercial Managers, All Zonal Railways.

Sub: Verification of proof of identity during the journey. 

Ref: This office letter no. 2011/TG-I/20/P/ID-efile dated 16.11.2021 (CC No. 13 of 2021).

Vide instructions dated 16.11.2021 referred to above, it was advised that:-

i. While undertaking journey in reserved class of the train, one of the passengers has to produce one of the prescribed proofs of identity (in original) failing which all the passengers will be treated as travelling without ticket.

ii. Any passenger availing concessions or booking ticket under the quota earmarked for specific category of passengers will be required to produce a valid proof to establish his/her genuineness and the claim for the facility of concession/ reservation quota availed.

2. It is desired that these instructions may be reiterated to all concerned for strict compliance especially in the areas serving the international borders e.g. Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bangladesh, etc.

(Sanjay Manocha)

Director Passenger Marketing-II 

Ph. No.:011-23047367

Email id: manocha.421sanjay@gov.in 

4th Floor, Room No: 415-A

Railway Board

Rail Bhawan, Raisina Road, New Delhi-110001