What is the difference between counter and online train ticket?


What is the difference between counter and online train ticket? The difference is: from the station ticket counter or Amtrak kiosk, each eTicket is issued based on the individual passenger's name, not reservation number; each eTicket contains up to two travel segments only.


What is the difference between e-ticket and counter ticket?

The primary difference between an online ticket and a counter ticket is the convenience factor. Online tickets can be purchased from the comfort of your own home, whereas counter tickets require you to physically visit a ticket counter or outlet.


Can we sit in train with online waiting ticket?

Online unconfirmed tickets are not eligible for this option. Online unconfirmed ticket passengers are not allowed to travel inside the train as the ticket money is refunded to the passenger if the seat is not confirmed till the time of preparation of departing train chart.


What is the rule of counter ticket?

If counter ticket is booked then it is mandatory to carry counter ticket during the journey. If you do not have counter ticket then you will be considered as ticketless passenger and fine will be taken accordingly.


How do I cancel a counter booked ticket?

Go to the IRCTC website , and under the Trains section, go to Cancel ticket and choose Counter ticket option. 2. Enter the PNR number, train number and the Captcha shown on the page. Check the box which says 'I have read cancellation/boarding point change procedure and its rule' and click on submit.


Is counter ticket necessary?

Can consumer travel in a train without counter ticket if booked from counter? No, consumer cannot travel without original counter ticket, because if the ticket has been booked through counter then it is mandatory to carry the original ticket otherwise you will be fined as without ticket.


Do I have to print my online train ticket?

It is recommended, but not required, to print out an updated copy of your eTicket (or obtain a new copy from a ticket agent or an Amtrak kiosk) after you have modified your itinerary.


Can I pick up my train tickets from a different station?

Tickets can be picked up at the ticket office of any staffed Amtrak station.


Is it better to purchase your ticket at the station or on the train?

Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.