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I have booked a ticket on a train from Mumbai to Chennai and boarding at Pune. Since my schedules have changed, I will be in Mumbai on that day. Can I board the same train in Mumbai in my own ticket and claim the seat/berth?
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I have booked a ticket on a train from Mumbai to Chennai and boarding at Pune. Since my schedules have changed, I will be in Mumbai on that day. Can I board the same train in Mumbai in my own ticket and claim the seat/berth?
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Related question: travel.stackexchange.com/questions/19574/… (slightly different situation, though)
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Don't know about India specifically but I assume that a ticket from Pune to Chennai does not entitle you to travel on a longer route, at least not with paying something extra. And the seat could conceivably be assigned to someone else between Mumbai and Pune.
– Relaxed
Nov 28 '13 at 9:35
I don't see any reason that you cannot board the train at mumbai, as the fare in any case would be the same. The only thing is you cannot claim your seat until Pune. TT should not penalize you for entering train at Mumbai. -Akshay
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I have booked a ticket on a train from Mumbai to Chennai and boarding at Pune. Since my schedules have changed, I will be in Mumbai on that day. Can I board the same train in Mumbai in my own ticket and claim the seat/berth?
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I have booked a ticket on a train from Mumbai to Chennai and boarding at Pune. Since my schedules have changed, I will be in Mumbai on that day. Can I board the same train in Mumbai in my own ticket and claim the seat/berth?
trains tickets india indian-railways
trains tickets india indian-railways
edited May 8 '16 at 9:51
mts
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asked Nov 27 '13 at 22:58
Badri
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edited May 8 '16 at 9:51
mts
22.4k10107197
asked Nov 27 '13 at 22:58
Badri
51113
edited May 8 '16 at 9:51
mts
22.4k10107197
edited May 8 '16 at 9:51
mts
22.4k10107197
edited May 8 '16 at 9:51
mts
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22.4k10107197
asked Nov 27 '13 at 22:58
Badri
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asked Nov 27 '13 at 22:58
Badri
51113
asked Nov 27 '13 at 22:58
Badri
51113
51113
Related question: travel.stackexchange.com/questions/19574/… (slightly different situation, though)
– Relaxed
Nov 28 '13 at 8:54
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Don't know about India specifically but I assume that a ticket from Pune to Chennai does not entitle you to travel on a longer route, at least not with paying something extra. And the seat could conceivably be assigned to someone else between Mumbai and Pune.
– Relaxed
Nov 28 '13 at 9:35
I don't see any reason that you cannot board the train at mumbai, as the fare in any case would be the same. The only thing is you cannot claim your seat until Pune. TT should not penalize you for entering train at Mumbai. -Akshay
– user19423
Aug 19 '14 at 16:19
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Related question: travel.stackexchange.com/questions/19574/… (slightly different situation, though)
– Relaxed
Nov 28 '13 at 8:54
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Don't know about India specifically but I assume that a ticket from Pune to Chennai does not entitle you to travel on a longer route, at least not with paying something extra. And the seat could conceivably be assigned to someone else between Mumbai and Pune.
– Relaxed
Nov 28 '13 at 9:35
I don't see any reason that you cannot board the train at mumbai, as the fare in any case would be the same. The only thing is you cannot claim your seat until Pune. TT should not penalize you for entering train at Mumbai. -Akshay
– user19423
Aug 19 '14 at 16:19
Related question: travel.stackexchange.com/questions/19574/… (slightly different situation, though)
– Relaxed
Nov 28 '13 at 8:54
Related question: travel.stackexchange.com/questions/19574/… (slightly different situation, though)
– Relaxed
Nov 28 '13 at 8:54
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Don't know about India specifically but I assume that a ticket from Pune to Chennai does not entitle you to travel on a longer route, at least not with paying something extra. And the seat could conceivably be assigned to someone else between Mumbai and Pune.
– Relaxed
Nov 28 '13 at 9:35
Don't know about India specifically but I assume that a ticket from Pune to Chennai does not entitle you to travel on a longer route, at least not with paying something extra. And the seat could conceivably be assigned to someone else between Mumbai and Pune.
– Relaxed
Nov 28 '13 at 9:35
I don't see any reason that you cannot board the train at mumbai, as the fare in any case would be the same. The only thing is you cannot claim your seat until Pune. TT should not penalize you for entering train at Mumbai. -Akshay
– user19423
Aug 19 '14 at 16:19
I don't see any reason that you cannot board the train at mumbai, as the fare in any case would be the same. The only thing is you cannot claim your seat until Pune. TT should not penalize you for entering train at Mumbai. -Akshay
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Aug 19 '14 at 16:19
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No, you can't. Simply because the train is from Mumbai and you're boarding at Pune doesn't mean your seat will be empty on the Mumbai to Pune leg.
Changes of boarding station are only allowed if the station you want to get on at falls later than the one mentioned on your ticket.
CHANGE OF BOARDING POINT
If a passenger desires to occupy reserved
accommodation from any station enroute, he would be permitted to
entrain at any intermediate station he chooses irrespective of the
distance from the starting station subject to the following conditions:
- A specific request must be made in writing at the station from where the ticket is purchased and reservation made at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
- The Railway Administration reserves the right to use such accommodation from the originating station up to the station at which the passenger is due to entrain.
- No refund will be permissible for the portion of journey not performed by the passenger.
Unfortunately, in this case it means you need to book a new ticket. If you already have a confirmed Pune - Chennai leg, I'd recommend just buying a Mumbai - Pune leg.
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now this rules slightly changed because of total computerization of all major stations: A specific request must be made in writing at any computerized reservation counter and reservation made atleast 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
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No, you can't. Simply because the train is from Mumbai and you're boarding at Pune doesn't mean your seat will be empty on the Mumbai to Pune leg.
Changes of boarding station are only allowed if the station you want to get on at falls later than the one mentioned on your ticket.
CHANGE OF BOARDING POINT
If a passenger desires to occupy reserved
accommodation from any station enroute, he would be permitted to
entrain at any intermediate station he chooses irrespective of the
distance from the starting station subject to the following conditions:
- A specific request must be made in writing at the station from where the ticket is purchased and reservation made at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
- The Railway Administration reserves the right to use such accommodation from the originating station up to the station at which the passenger is due to entrain.
- No refund will be permissible for the portion of journey not performed by the passenger.
Unfortunately, in this case it means you need to book a new ticket. If you already have a confirmed Pune - Chennai leg, I'd recommend just buying a Mumbai - Pune leg.
answered Nov 28 '13 at 10:35
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now this rules slightly changed because of total computerization of all major stations: A specific request must be made in writing at any computerized reservation counter and reservation made atleast 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
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Dec 6 '14 at 3:55
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No, you can't. Simply because the train is from Mumbai and you're boarding at Pune doesn't mean your seat will be empty on the Mumbai to Pune leg.
Changes of boarding station are only allowed if the station you want to get on at falls later than the one mentioned on your ticket.
CHANGE OF BOARDING POINT
If a passenger desires to occupy reserved
accommodation from any station enroute, he would be permitted to
entrain at any intermediate station he chooses irrespective of the
distance from the starting station subject to the following conditions:
- A specific request must be made in writing at the station from where the ticket is purchased and reservation made at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
- The Railway Administration reserves the right to use such accommodation from the originating station up to the station at which the passenger is due to entrain.
- No refund will be permissible for the portion of journey not performed by the passenger.
Unfortunately, in this case it means you need to book a new ticket. If you already have a confirmed Pune - Chennai leg, I'd recommend just buying a Mumbai - Pune leg.
answered Nov 28 '13 at 10:35
Ankur Banerjee♦
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now this rules slightly changed because of total computerization of all major stations: A specific request must be made in writing at any computerized reservation counter and reservation made atleast 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
– vladkras
Dec 6 '14 at 3:55
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No, you can't. Simply because the train is from Mumbai and you're boarding at Pune doesn't mean your seat will be empty on the Mumbai to Pune leg.
Changes of boarding station are only allowed if the station you want to get on at falls later than the one mentioned on your ticket.
CHANGE OF BOARDING POINT
If a passenger desires to occupy reserved
accommodation from any station enroute, he would be permitted to
entrain at any intermediate station he chooses irrespective of the
distance from the starting station subject to the following conditions:
- A specific request must be made in writing at the station from where the ticket is purchased and reservation made at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
- The Railway Administration reserves the right to use such accommodation from the originating station up to the station at which the passenger is due to entrain.
- No refund will be permissible for the portion of journey not performed by the passenger.
Unfortunately, in this case it means you need to book a new ticket. If you already have a confirmed Pune - Chennai leg, I'd recommend just buying a Mumbai - Pune leg.
answered Nov 28 '13 at 10:35
Ankur Banerjee♦
32.5k14116225
No, you can't. Simply because the train is from Mumbai and you're boarding at Pune doesn't mean your seat will be empty on the Mumbai to Pune leg.
Changes of boarding station are only allowed if the station you want to get on at falls later than the one mentioned on your ticket.
CHANGE OF BOARDING POINT
If a passenger desires to occupy reserved
accommodation from any station enroute, he would be permitted to
entrain at any intermediate station he chooses irrespective of the
distance from the starting station subject to the following conditions:
- A specific request must be made in writing at the station from where the ticket is purchased and reservation made at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
- The Railway Administration reserves the right to use such accommodation from the originating station up to the station at which the passenger is due to entrain.
- No refund will be permissible for the portion of journey not performed by the passenger.
Unfortunately, in this case it means you need to book a new ticket. If you already have a confirmed Pune - Chennai leg, I'd recommend just buying a Mumbai - Pune leg.
answered Nov 28 '13 at 10:35
Ankur Banerjee♦
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answered Nov 28 '13 at 10:35
Ankur Banerjee♦
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answered Nov 28 '13 at 10:35
Ankur Banerjee♦
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answered Nov 28 '13 at 10:35
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now this rules slightly changed because of total computerization of all major stations: A specific request must be made in writing at any computerized reservation counter and reservation made atleast 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
– vladkras
Dec 6 '14 at 3:55
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now this rules slightly changed because of total computerization of all major stations: A specific request must be made in writing at any computerized reservation counter and reservation made atleast 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
– vladkras
Dec 6 '14 at 3:55
3
3
now this rules slightly changed because of total computerization of all major stations: A specific request must be made in writing at any computerized reservation counter and reservation made atleast 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
– vladkras
Dec 6 '14 at 3:55
now this rules slightly changed because of total computerization of all major stations: A specific request must be made in writing at any computerized reservation counter and reservation made atleast 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the starting station.
– vladkras
Dec 6 '14 at 3:55
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– Relaxed
Nov 28 '13 at 8:54
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Don't know about India specifically but I assume that a ticket from Pune to Chennai does not entitle you to travel on a longer route, at least not with paying something extra. And the seat could conceivably be assigned to someone else between Mumbai and Pune.
– Relaxed
Nov 28 '13 at 9:35
I don't see any reason that you cannot board the train at mumbai, as the fare in any case would be the same. The only thing is you cannot claim your seat until Pune. TT should not penalize you for entering train at Mumbai. -Akshay
– user19423
Aug 19 '14 at 16:19