Indian Railways unreserved ticket booking online: What passengers must carry during train travel

Indian Railways unreserved ticket booking

For offline booking, passengers need to visit PRS counters at railway stations or Yatri Suvidha Kendras, which are set up at various stations during peak rush periods. For online booking, unreserved tickets can be purchased through the UTS and RailOne mobile applications.

Indian Railways unreserved ticket booking rules

On Friday, the national transporter clarified that passengers who book physical unreserved tickets, whether online or offline, must carry the physical ticket during the journey. However, for digital unreserved tickets booked online without a printed copy, passengers can show the ticket on the same mobile device used for booking for verification.

“It is clarified that at present any person who has taken a physical unreserved ticket booked online/offline is supposed to carry the same during the journey. However, in case of digital unreserved tickets booked online in which no physical print of the ticket has been taken, the passenger can show the digital ticket in the same mobile from which it was booked, for verification,” the railways said in a statement.

Indian Railways fake user IDs

The Ministry of Railways has taken multiple measures to crack down on fake user IDs to ensure smooth and seamless train ticket booking. The initiative aims to reform the ticketing system so that all passengers can easily book tickets using genuine and verified user IDs.

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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