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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.