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Can you buy a train ticket from the TTE if you forget to get one?

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If you board a train without a ticket, can you get one from the TTE?

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Tickets may be available from TTE

Traveling without a ticket is an offense, but in some situations, you might get a ticket from the TTE.
 

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How to get a ticket?

Contact the TTE immediately. You'll have to pay a fine and the fare from the train's origin to your boarding point.

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Pay the fare to your destination

To continue, you must also pay the fare to your final destination.
 

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Will the TTE give you a seat?

If available, the TTE might allot you a seat. However, it's not guaranteed, especially in reserved coaches.

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Penalty for ticketless travel

Without a ticket from the TTE, you can be asked to deboard with a fine. Legal action is also possible.

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What's better?

Always buy a ticket beforehand to avoid hassle and fines.

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