Most carriers only allow the person named on the ticket to use it, and once the ticket has been purchased, we cannot change it. If you've just made an obvious spelling mistake, then you shouldn't have too much to worry about.

Whether you can change the name on a train ticket depends entirely on the railway operator and the specific type of fare purchased. In many European and Asian systems, tickets are "non-transferable" once issued, meaning the name cannot be changed; instead, the original ticket must be cancelled (if the fare allows) and a new one booked in the correct name. However, some operators—such as Indian Railways—do permit a one-time name change under very specific conditions, such as transferring the ticket to a close family member (parent, sibling, or spouse) with a written request and proof of identity submitted at least 24 hours before departure. For digital tickets or "Advance" fares on UK rail, name changes are generally prohibited, though the ticket may not be checked against an ID unless it is part of a specific railcard discount or a high-security route. Always check the "Conditions of Carriage" before booking, as "non-refundable/non-transferable" is the default for the cheapest tickets to prevent unauthorized resale on the secondary market.