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Now on, address proof must for season tickets
Railway commuters will have to furnish their residential address proof from April 11 during purchase of season tickets,
Following a recent directive of the Allahabad High Court, the Railway Board has directed all zonal railways to ask for address proof from railway passengers while issuing fresh season tickets or renewing one with immediate effect.
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to name, age and photo-identity proof, booking clerks will henceforth also record the address and gender of the passenger.
A senior railway officer said, “The new rule will increase ticket-booking time and also cause confusion among commuters. People staying on rent could face problems.”
However, another railway officer said the new rule would help them keep data on the gender of the commuter and the specific location for which the ticket was being purchased. “This will help Railways schedule services better manner.