Indian Railways journey is comfortable and budget-friendly. In such a situation, almost lakhs of people prefer to travel by train. This includes adults as well as children. There are many rules made regarding children in Railways, about which it is very important to know. Through these rules, Railways provide safe and comfortable travel facilities to small children. Let us know what the rules of Baby Rules in Railways are and how they can prove beneficial for you.
Children below 5 years of age can travel for free
If you travel by train with a child between 1 year to 4 years of age, then you do not need to make a reservation in any separately reserved bogie for him. You can take a child below 5 years of age on the journey without a ticket. But let us tell you that in the year 2022, Railways has changed some rules. Children above 5 years of age can travel for free. But they will not get any reserved seats.
Children also get the facility of insurance
Let us tell you that like adult passengers in Railways, children also get the facility of travel insurance during their journey. Children above 5 years of age get insurance. This insurance can be more than Rs 5 lakh.
Know which children will be charged full fare (IRCTC Rule for Child)
If your child is between 5 to 12 years of age and you want to book a separate berth for them, then you will have to pay the full ticket fare. At the same time, if you have filled in the complete details of your 4-year-old child during your reservation, then you may have to pay the full fare for that child also. If you do not fill in the details on the reservation form, you can travel for free with your child.
