A Vande Bharat Traveling Ticket Examiner was suspended after a viral video showed him allegedly offering an unofficial discounted ticket to a passenger. Reports say he negotiated Rs 380, then raised it to Rs 750 when a receipt was asked for. Railways clarified that rules allow action for un-ticketed travel, not for unofficial payments arranged without receipts.
An Indian passenger with a confirmed 2AC berth faced a hefty railway penalty after boarding from a station different from the one listed on her ticket. Railway staff marked her original seat as vacant, and the case underscores strict rules around updating boarding details before train charts are prepared. Travelers are advised to correct official boarding points to avoid fines and travel disruptions.
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