Generally people like to travel at their convenience. People may like to travel by any means like roadways, airways and railways. If travelling long distances, most people find travelling by train a comfortable and economical way to travel. However, it is very important to keep some things in mind while travelling by train so that your journey is pleasant.

How to travel by platform ticket on the train?

You can travel by train with a platform ticket. A platform ticket is a ticket that allows you to travel for a certain number of hours at the same station where you have purchased the ticket. This does not allow boarding the train and travelling to the next station. Platform tickets usually cost much less than train fares.

To travel with a platform ticket, you can take a train from the station. In this situation, you can contact the TTE i.e. ticket collector and get a new ticket made for which class you board. When travelling by platform ticket, you need to ensure that the train you are about to board will take you to your station. If you board the train after two stations, you may have to pay extra fare to the ticket checker or the TTE may give your seat to someone else.

Many times there are no seats available to book tickets, which you can get in the reservation. In such a situation, you can board any class by taking a normal ticket. After this, you may have to pay a penalty of Rs 250 for this.

What to do if you miss your train?

In such a situation, you have to file TDR i.e. Ticket Deposit Receipt within the time limit of train departure. You will get a 50 per cent payment back from Indian Railways. Therefore, it may prove better for the passengers to reach the station before the scheduled time of the train.

Travelling by train can be memorable like this.

Before travelling by train, you should book your ticket as per the date and time of your journey. You can book tickets online, at the railway station or from an agent. While traveling by train, you should pack your entire luggage properly. Make sure that you have all the necessary things for the journey, such as your food items, drinking water, medicines etc. There are often no food facilities available on the train, so it might be a good idea to carry some food and water with you. While travelling by train, carrying something to read with you can prove to help make the journey fun and productive. While travelling on the train, one can also enjoy the beautiful views by looking outside.

These small things before travelling by train can make the journey pleasant.

Take a comfortable cushion or pillow with you, this is not needed if you have an AC class ticket. Train seats can often be hard, so it may be better to carry a comfortable cushion or pillow. Carry the charger with you carefully. If you have any electronic gadgets that might need charging, it is better to carry a charger with you. If you may need a medical checkup, do talk to your doctor before you travel, otherwise, medical facilities are available on the train as well. Travelling by train can be a wonderful experience. With some simple preparation and precautions, you can ensure a safe journey. May your journey be pleasant and memorable?

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