Forgot your Aadhaar card while traveling by train? Your digital Aadhaar on your mobile can help—here’s how.
If you forget your physical Aadhaar card during a train journey, the digital version available via m-Aadhaar or the 'Issued Documents' section of DigiLocker can be presented as valid proof of identity. Therefore, keep your digital Aadhaar ready before you travel.
If you are traveling by train and have inadvertently left your physical Aadhaar card at home in a rush, there is no need to panic. In such a situation, you can prove your identity using the digital Aadhaar stored on your mobile phone. You can show the digital document available in the mAadhaar app or DigiLocker to the TTE (Travelling Ticket Examiner). Let’s find out how to present your digital Aadhaar when needed.
How to show digital Aadhaar on your mobile?
Download the official mAadhaar app on your mobile phone. Log in to the app using the required details to access your digital Aadhaar profile. When necessary, you can show the Aadhaar details and QR code available within the app to the TTE as proof of identity. A key feature of mAadhaar is that it allows you to save Aadhaar details for your family members as well. Therefore, make sure to check that the Aadhaar information is available in the app before you travel.
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You can also show Aadhaar via DigiLocker.
If you have the DigiLocker app on your phone, you can use it to display your digital Aadhaar. Open DigiLocker and log in to your account. Navigate to the 'Issued Documents' section and access the verified Aadhaar document stored there. You can show this to the TTE if required.
Why is it important to carry a photo ID while traveling by train?
It is mandatory to carry a valid photo ID to prove your identity while traveling by train. Whether your ticket was booked online or purchased at a railway counter, the TTE may ask for your identity proof during ticket inspection. Apart from Aadhaar, you can also use other essential documents such as a Voter ID, driving license, or passport.
What happens if you fail to show ID proof?
If you fail to produce a valid identity proof when asked alongside your ticket, action may be taken against you under railway rules. Specifically, you could be charged the prescribed fare as well as a penalty in accordance with the regulations. Therefore, before traveling by train, ensure you carry a valid ID proof along with your ticket or keep a digital copy of your Aadhaar on your mobile phone.
