Train tickets can be upgraded to a higher class for free if seats are available after the chart is prepared, under IRCTC’s auto-upgrade policy.
New Delhi: Indian Railways has seen a massive transformation in the last 11 years under the Narendra Modi government. The Railway Ministry has implemented a slew of initiatives to make the traveling experience of the passengers better and convenient. Indian Railways is widely considered the backbone of the Indian economy. It plays a vital role in transporting goods and people across the vast nation, facilitating trade, commerce, and industrial development. Whether it’s a long journey or a short one, many people prefer to travel by train. This is because train travel is comfortable, and people from all walks of life can choose a class that suits their needs.
However, many people travel by train without being aware of the railway rules. Did you know that if someone books a Sleeper Class ticket, it can be upgraded to an AC class as well?
What are the rules for ticket upgrades?
Train tickets can be upgraded to a higher class for free if seats are available after the chart is prepared, under IRCTC’s auto-upgrade policy. It is important to note that this upgrade generally applies to waitlisted tickets in Sleeper Class and Seating Class. The upgrade is automatic and depends on the availability of seats in the higher class. However, your ticket can be upgraded to a maximum of two higher classes only.
Steps to book tickets:
To avail the ticket upgrade facility, passengers must select the upgrade option while booking their train tickets on IRCTC. If this option is not selected, the facility will not be available.
Here’s how to choose the option:
- Click on the class of your preferred train as per your convenience.
- Fill in the passenger details such as name, age, gender, berth preference, and other required information.
- To upgrade your ticket to a higher class, tick the checkbox for auto-upgrade.
- If the ticket is upgraded to a higher class, there will be no change in the passenger’s PNR.
Bullet Train Project completion date REVEALED
The operations of the much-awaited bullet train will commence soon in the country. According to the latest reports, the work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed bullet train is progressing rapidly with Japan’s assistance. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has finally revealed the expected completion date for the project.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the bullet train corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati will be completed by December 2027. The minister further added that the entire project from Maharashtra to the Sabarmati section is expected to be completed by December 2029. The high-speed rail project covering 508 kilometers between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is likely to be completed by December 2029.
