Update Train Ticket Information: Modify Passenger Name and Boarding Station Location.

Did you know that you can now change the name of a passenger or the boarding station on IRCTC train tickets with minimal formalities? Below are the details on how to make these changes:

• Change of Boarding Station and Passenger Name: Railway reservation offices can change the boarding station or passenger name upon request, in accordance with the railway rules applicable to face-to-face counter bookings.

• Changing the Name of a Traveler

If you have a confirmed train ticket but wish to transfer it to a family member, you can seek permission from the Indian Railway. However, keep in mind that typically, a berth or seat reserved under a person's name is non-transferable. The Chief Reservation Supervisor of important stations is authorized to permit a change of name in the following circumstances:

- A government servant on duty can request a name change in writing 24 hours before the scheduled train departure

- An individual can request a name change in writing 24 hours before the scheduled train departure, and transfer the reservation to another family member (i.e., father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, husband, or wife)

- The head of a recognized educational institution can request a name change in writing 48 hours before the scheduled train departure, and transfer the reservation to another student from the same institution

- The head of a marriage party can request a name change in writing 48 hours before the scheduled train departure, and transfer the reservation to another member of the party

- The head of a group of National Cadet Corps cadets can request a name change in writing 24 hours before the scheduled train departure, and transfer the reservation to another cadet. However, such requests for a change exceeding 10% of the total group strength will not be granted.

The following rules apply when changing the name on concessional tickets:

Passengers should make a written request 24 hours before the scheduled train departure to the nearest Railway Reservation office. They must bring a print out of the Electronic Reservation Slip along with their photo identity card and proof of blood relation if the change involves a family member. If the passenger is a government servant on duty, they can make the request in writing 24 hours before the scheduled train departure. Keep in mind that Indian Railways only permits a one-time change in name and does not grant requests for changes exceeding 10% of the total group strength.

Make sure to always double-check your booking ticket before finalizing payment on the IRCTC Online or when making a manual reservation at the railway station. It is crucial to write your full name exactly as it appears on your ID proof, or you may be considered a ticketless passenger. To avail of this service, you must have a confirmed ticket. Only the Chief Reservation Supervisor at important stations authorized by the Railway Administration can permit a name change for a reserved seat or berth. If you need to transfer a confirmed ticket to a family member, you must make a written request 24 hours before departure. The same rule applies to government employees. If you are part of a marriage group, the head of the group can make a written request 48 hours before your scheduled departure to transfer your confirmed ticket to another person. Similarly, a recognized educational institution's head can allow another student from the same institution to use your ticket if you make a written request 48 hours before departure. The National Cadet Corps has also been given this facility, and an officer who is the head of a group can make a written request to transfer reservation tickets to another cadet(s) 24 hours before departure.

You can change your boarding station during or after the ticket booking, with certain exceptions. If you change the boarding station within 24 hours of the train's departure, no refund is permissible, except in exceptional circumstances. Boarding station change is not allowed if the ticket is seized, or for PNRs with VIKALP options, I-tickets, or current booking tickets. If you change your boarding station at the time of booking, you can change it one more time from the "Booked Ticket History" section if you provided a valid mobile number. If you change your boarding station, you lose all rights to board the train from the original station, and if you travel without proper authorization, you will have to pay penalties. If you have a NOSB booking, you cannot change your boarding station through this functionality, and you must visit the nearest railway counter.

To modify the Boarding Point of your train ticket, follow these steps depending on when you want to make the change:

• During Ticket Booking After Booking

Log in with your User name and Password. Indicate your preferred “From – To” station, “Date of Journey”, and “Class” of travel, and click on Find train. From the train list, select your desired train and click the Book Now button. On the Passenger input page, opt for the Change Boarding Station feature. A pop-up window will appear, showing a list of stations available on your chosen train route. Select your intended boarding point, and the updated Boarding Station will be visible on the right-hand side of the ticket window.

To change the Boarding Station after you've already booked your ticket, log in using your User name and Password. Go to MY ACCOUNT : My Transactions : Booked Ticket History, and select the ticket for which you want to change the Boarding Point. Hit the Change Boarding Point button. A pop-up window will appear showing a list of stations available on your selected train route. Choose your preferred boarding point from this list, and when the system asks for confirmation, click “OK” to proceed. You will receive a success alert message if your Boarding Station change has been successful. The mobile number provided during booking will receive corresponding messages about the update.

If you need guidance on changing your Boarding Point online, click the link below to see IRCTC's user guide:

User Guide Change Boarding PointDownload Note that confirmed ticket holders can transfer their tickets to family members, such as father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, husband, or wife, for both offline and online tickets.

To obtain a ticket for travel on the railway, the passenger must present themselves at the nearest Railway Reservation Office equipped with a hard copy of the 'Electronic Reservation Slip' and an original photo identity proof of one of the passengers listed on the ticket no less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure of the train. This method complies with the present Railway regulations.

If you have requested e-tickets, you can alter your boarding station online no later than 24 hours before the train departs.

To view the IRCTC website and information regarding the mandatory 35 second waiting time prior to ticket purchase, please click on the following link: 'Compulsory 35 Second Wait to Book Ticket : IRCTC Website'.