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Now, credit cards to suffice as ID proof for e-ticket travel

Bank-cards with laminated photo accepeted as valid PoI from August 6, 2010

GN Bureau | August 16, 2010

The ministry of railways has decided to accept credit cards issued by banks with laminated photograph as proof of identity for travelling on e-tickets. The new provision has come into effect from August 6, 2010.

The bank credit card is in addition to the existing seven proofs of identity for traveling on e-tickets namely; a) Voter Identity Card, b) Passport, c) PAN Card, d) Driving License, e) Photo Identity Card issued by Central/State Government, f) Student Identity Card with photograph issued by recognised Schools/Colleges and g) Nationalised Bank Passbook with photograph. There will be no concession including student concession admissible to the persons booking e-tickets except concession for senior citizens.

The ministry of railways has asked all zones to issue necessary instruction to all concerned particularly ticket checking staff so as to educate them about this modified provision and to avoid inconvenience to the passengers.

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