Platform Ticket Booking Online: Price, Rules & How to Book via UTS App
Complete guide to booking railway platform tickets online via UTS app. Know platform ticket prices, validity, rules, and fines for travelling without a valid ticket.
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What is a Platform Ticket?
A platform ticket allows you to enter a railway station platform without travelling on a train. It is commonly used to see off or receive passengers. Indian Railways issues platform tickets at all stations, and you can now book them online through the UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) mobile app.
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Platform Ticket Price (Station-wise)
Platform ticket prices vary by station category and zone:
| Station Category | Price (ā¹) |
|---|---|
| Suburban / Small stations | ā¹5 |
| Most regular stations | ā¹10 |
| Major junction stations | ā¹10āā¹20 |
| Metro cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata) | ā¹10āā¹50 |
| Premium stations (New Delhi, Mumbai Central, etc.) | ā¹20āā¹50 |
Note: Zonal railways may revise platform ticket prices during festive seasons or rush periods. Prices can be temporarily increased up to ā¹50 at major stations.
How to Book Platform Ticket Online via UTS App
Step 1: Download the UTS App
Download the UTS on Mobile app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The app is officially developed by CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems).
Step 2: Register Your Account
- Open the UTS app
- Select Sign Up and enter your mobile number
- Verify with the OTP sent to your phone
- Fill in your name, age, and gender
- Complete registration
Step 3: Add Money to R-Wallet
- Go to R-Wallet in the app menu
- Add money via UPI, debit card, or net banking
- Minimum recharge amount is ā¹10
Step 4: Book Platform Ticket
- Open the UTS app and select Platform Ticket
- Select your station name from the dropdown
- Choose the number of platform tickets (max 5 per booking)
- Confirm payment from R-Wallet
- Your digital platform ticket will be generated with a QR code
Step 5: Show at Entry Gate
Show the QR code on your phone at the station entry gate or to the ticket checker (TTE) when asked.
Platform Ticket Booking at Counter (Offline)
- Visit the ticket counter at any railway station
- Ask for a platform ticket
- Pay the applicable fee in cash or via UPI
- Collect the printed platform ticket
- Enter the platform through the designated gate
Platform Ticket Validity & Rules
- Validity: A platform ticket is valid for 2 hours from the time of issue
- Station limit: Valid only at the station of purchase ā you cannot use it at another station
- No travel: A platform ticket does NOT allow you to board or travel on any train
- One entry: Valid for single entry only
- Children: Children below 5 years do not need a platform ticket
- Luggage: You cannot carry excess luggage on a platform ticket
- Festive restrictions: Railways may suspend platform ticket sales during festivals (Diwali, Holi, etc.) or heavy rush periods
Fine for Travelling with a Platform Ticket
If you are caught travelling on a train with only a platform ticket, you will face penalties under the Railways Act, 1989:
| Offence | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Travelling without a valid ticket | ā¹250 minimum fine + fare for the distance travelled |
| Travelling in a higher class | Difference of fare + ā¹250 fine |
| Repeat offence | Up to ā¹500 fine + possible legal action |
| Travelling in reserved coach | Full fare + ā¹250 fine + possible removal from train |
Warning: Travelling with a platform ticket is an offence under Section 137 of the Railways Act. TTEs have the authority to levy fines and deboard passengers.
Important Tips
- Keep your phone charged ā digital platform tickets require showing the QR code at entry
- Book in advance ā during festive seasons, platform ticket counters can have long queues; use the UTS app instead
- Check for suspension ā railways may temporarily stop issuing platform tickets during heavy rush at major stations
- Valid ID not required ā platform tickets do not require any ID proof for purchase
- Refund not available ā platform tickets are non-refundable once issued
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Can I book a platform ticket online?
Yes, you can book a platform ticket online through the UTS on Mobile app. Download the app, register with your mobile number, add money to R-Wallet, and book your platform ticket digitally.
Q2. What is the price of a platform ticket in India?
Platform ticket prices range from ā¹5 to ā¹50 depending on the station. Most stations charge ā¹10, while premium stations in metro cities may charge ā¹20āā¹50.
Q3. How long is a platform ticket valid?
A platform ticket is valid for 2 hours from the time of purchase and is applicable only at the station where it was bought.
Q4. Can I travel on a train with a platform ticket?
No. A platform ticket only permits entry to the station platform. Travelling on a train with a platform ticket is an offence and attracts a minimum fine of ā¹250 plus the fare for the journey.
Q5. Is a platform ticket required for children?
Children below 5 years of age do not need a platform ticket. Children above 5 years need a separate platform ticket.
Q6. Can I get a refund on a platform ticket?
No. Platform tickets are non-refundable once purchased, whether bought online or at the counter.
Q7. How many platform tickets can I book at once on the UTS app?
You can book up to 5 platform tickets in a single transaction on the UTS app.
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