Railway rules on travel insurance changing from today: Need to know while buying tickets

A new rule will apply to those purchasing travel insurance when purchasing tickets at railway ticket counters. Starting today, October 27, 2026, the entire ticket amount, including the insurance premium, must be paid digitally. Insurance premiums will no longer be accepted in cash. This feature, already available with online tickets, will now also be available to passengers purchasing counter tickets.

Kolkata: Starting today, Oct 27, if you wish to purchase travel insurance when purchasing a ticket at a railway ticket counter, you will be required to pay the entire ticket amount, including the insurance premium, digitally. The Railway Board has clarified that travel insurance premiums cannot be paid in cash. Passengers opting for insurance must........

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