New Delhi: Ever worried about missing your train just because you couldn’t reach your boarding station on time? That’s a common struggle for railway passengers, but not anymore.

In a major relief for travellers, Indian Railways has introduced a new rule allowing passengers to change their boarding point up to 30 minutes before train departure, making last-minute plan changes far less stressful.

What’s changed for passengers?

Earlier, missing your boarding station often meant losing your confirmed seat. Now, passengers can switch their boarding station closer to departure time, giving them more flexibility if plans change suddenly.

The 30-minute rule explained

You can change your boarding point until the final reservation chart is prepared

This usually happens 30 minutes before the train departs

After the chart is prepared, no changes are allowed

Who can use this facility?

  • Passengers with confirmed tickets
  • Passengers with RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) tickets

Not available for waitlisted tickets

Also, keep in mind:

You can change your boarding point only once per ticket

How to change boarding point online (Step-by-Step)

Using IRCTC or website:

  • Log in to your account
  • Go to My Account
  • My Transactions
  • Booked Ticket History
  • Select your ticket
  • Click on “Change Boarding Point”
  • Choose your preferred station
  • Click OK to confirm
  • You’ll receive a confirmation via SMS

What if you booked at the counter?

Passengers who booked tickets offline can visit the nearest Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counter to request a boarding point change.