Today is October 1st, and a new month has begun. Along with this, many rules have also changed. If you plan to travel by train in October, be sure to bring your original ID with your ticket.

Today is October 1st, and a new month has begun. Along with this, many rules have also changed. If you are planning to travel by train in October, do not forget to keep your original ID with your ticket. Central Railway is going to run a month-long special ticket checking campaign from October 1st to October 31, 2026. During this campaign, apart from normal tickets, concession tickets, fixed reservation quotas, railway passes and unreserved tickets will also be checked.

This special campaign by Central Railway will run from October 1st to
October 31st, 2026. Under this campaign, ticket checking will be increased at various stations and trains across the zone. This campaign is being launched ahead of the festive season, when train passenger traffic typically increases.

If there are multiple passengers on a single ticket, remember this.
This rule is especially important for those traveling by train with family or friends. If multiple passengers are listed on a single ticket, at least one of them must have original photo ID. If even one passenger does not have the required ID at the time of checking, all passengers may be considered to be traveling without a ticket.

Simply storing a photo of your ID on your mobile phone isn't enough.
Relying solely on a photo of your ID on your mobile phone while traveling isn't ideal. Railway regulations require you to show your original ID if needed. Therefore, if you've booked a train ticket, make sure you have a valid original ID before traveling.

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