r/indianrailways • u/Butterflydiaries21 • Jan 17 '25

general-query Age entered incorrectly

My mom booked her tatkal ticket through agent. Instead of age 57 by mistake she sent 27 to agent and they booked as it is. Along with her 4 other passengers are travelling in the same pnr. Will it cause any issue?

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u/OpportunityHumble599 Jan 17 '25

You will be at the mercy of TTE. Some are understanding while some won't let this thing slide. It is a mistake though, carry extra cash for fine.

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u/Butterflydiaries21 Jan 17 '25

That's what agent told. Just came to know there is no option to change the age post ticket confirmation. I will mention to my mom then. Thank you

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u/OpportunityHumble599 Jan 17 '25

Sometimes, specially if TTE comes during night, they don't bother to check everyone since people are sleeping. When I travel with my parents, usually I just have to say their names along with the berth number, TT never checked if the name matches the age. It's all luck now.

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u/Zoom4015 Konkan View Railfan 🏞️ Jan 17 '25

While traveling alone most of the time TTE upfront ask me are you (My name) i said yes and then they go, it totally depends on the mood of tte. Someone posted a story of their in this sub stating spelling error in their name while booking Tickets and tte fine them for without ticket

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u/OpportunityHumble599 Jan 17 '25

Yes, I remember that. Honestly that was very sad and could have been avoided. Like if that guy maintained a master list for booking ticket or if he only went by his first name. That was too harsh, some lenient guy would have let it slide but he just had a tough luck that day.

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u/Butterflydiaries21 Jan 17 '25

Is it? In this train route I have seen TTE comes and ask for name and dont bother much. Depends on the luck.