Train News: Can Railway Police also check your ticket? Understand the rules.

Train Ticket Rule: If you are traveling by train and personnel from the RPF or GRP ask to see your ticket instead of a TTE, is it mandatory to show it to them? Find out what the rules say.

Train Ticket Checking Rule: During a train journey, tickets are usually checked by TTEs or other authorized ticket-checking staff. Action is taken according to railway rules if a passenger does not have a ticket; however, people often wonder whether RPF (Railway Protection Force) and GRP (Government Railway Police) personnel present on the train are also authorized to check tickets. If you are unaware of this, get the full details here.

Who can check tickets during a train journey?

Under Section 54 of the Railways Act, 1989, a passenger is required to show their ticket only to an authorized railway official during the journey. TTEs, TCs, and other authorized ticket-checking staff are present on the train for this purpose, and passengers must show their tickets when requested by them.

Can RPF and GRP personnel ask for tickets?

The answer is no. The responsibility for ticket checking lies entirely with authorized staff; only officials like TTEs, TCs, and TTIs can ask to check your ticket. The role of the RPF and GRP is not to check tickets but to ensure passenger safety and maintain law and order within railway premises. Only authorized ticket-checking staff have the authority to check tickets, ask passengers for them, or impose fines.

What should you do if RPF or GRP personnel ask for your ticket?

If an RPF or GRP officer asks for your ticket while on the train, there is no need to panic. In such a situation, you can first speak to them calmly and explain that ticket checking is the responsibility of the TTE. However, if they still do not listen and persistently demand to see your ticket, you can lodge a complaint by calling the railway helpline number, 139.

Keep a few things in mind:

Always carry your valid ticket while traveling by train.
Show your ticket only to the TTE present on the train during the journey.
If you face any issues during the journey, seek assistance from the concerned railway official.