<p>There was no change in the rules about tickets for children under five, the Indian Railways clarified on Wednesday.</p>.<p>However, if a separate berth was required for a child, then that had to be purchased and reserved, the railways said.</p>.<p>“Railways has not introduced any changes with regards to booking of tickets for children travelling in the train. On passengers’ demand, an option has been given to them to buy a ticket and book a berth for their under 5-year-old child if they want. And if they don’t want a separate berth, then it is free, same like it used to be earlier,” the railways said in a statement.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/now-taste-local-flavours-as-vendors-return-on-trains-1136980.html" target="_blank">Now, taste local flavours as vendors return on trains</a></strong></p>.<p>“A Circular dated 06.03.2020 of the Ministry of Railways states that children under five years of age shall be carried free. However, a separate berth or seat (in a chair car) shall not be given. Therefore, purchase of any ticket is not required, provided a separate berth is not claimed. However, if a berth/seat shall be sought on a voluntary basis for children of age below 5 years, then full adult fare shall be charged,” the statement read.</p>.<p>The railways issued the clarification after some news reports claimed that the national transporter changed the ticket booking rules and was collecting charges for children below five years of age.</p>
<p>There was no change in the rules about tickets for children under five, the Indian Railways clarified on Wednesday.</p>.<p>However, if a separate berth was required for a child, then that had to be purchased and reserved, the railways said.</p>.<p>“Railways has not introduced any changes with regards to booking of tickets for children travelling in the train. On passengers’ demand, an option has been given to them to buy a ticket and book a berth for their under 5-year-old child if they want. And if they don’t want a separate berth, then it is free, same like it used to be earlier,” the railways said in a statement.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/now-taste-local-flavours-as-vendors-return-on-trains-1136980.html" target="_blank">Now, taste local flavours as vendors return on trains</a></strong></p>.<p>“A Circular dated 06.03.2020 of the Ministry of Railways states that children under five years of age shall be carried free. However, a separate berth or seat (in a chair car) shall not be given. Therefore, purchase of any ticket is not required, provided a separate berth is not claimed. However, if a berth/seat shall be sought on a voluntary basis for children of age below 5 years, then full adult fare shall be charged,” the statement read.</p>.<p>The railways issued the clarification after some news reports claimed that the national transporter changed the ticket booking rules and was collecting charges for children below five years of age.</p>
