Children free under 5 on UK trains - any need to prove?

All children aged five and under can go free on all trains in the UK, provided they're with a fare-paying passenger. National Rail does stipulate that they "may only occupy a seat which is not required by a fare-paying passenger".

1. Do 5 year olds need train tickets?
2. Does my 6 year old need a train ticket?
3. What age is a child train ticket in the UK?
4. Does a 7 year old need a train ticket?
5. What is age for half ticket in railway?
6. Does a 5 year old need a train ticket in India?
7. Is half tickets available in train?
8. What is the age limit for senior citizen in Irctc?
9. What age is free on trains?
10. What age is child fare on trains?
11. Does a 2 year old need a train ticket?
12. How do I add a child to my confirmed ticket?

Do 5 year olds need train tickets?

Under the revised provision, full adult fare will be charged for children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age if for whom berth/seat (in reserved class) is sought at the time of reservation. ... Children under five years of age will continue to enjoy free ride (without berth) in trains.

Does my 6 year old need a train ticket?

Railway allows free ticket for child upto 5 years of age. ... But for kids whose age is above 5 years till the age of 11 years, there are two options for them: Either take full berth for the kid and opt to pay full fare of the ticket. Do not opt for berth and pay half the fare of ticket.

What age is a child train ticket in the UK?

Child train tickets offer fantastic discounts for kids aged between 5 and 15 travelling on the UK rail network.

Does a 7 year old need a train ticket?

Children from 5 to 12 years of age group will be charged full fare for train rides instead of half from April 2016, as the Railways has revised the child fare rule. Children from 5 to 12 years of age group will be charged full fare instead of half from April 2016, as the Railways has revised the child fare rule.

What is age for half ticket in railway?

Fare for children of 5-12 years for unreserved tickets shall continue to be half of the adult fare subject to the minimum distance for charging. Children under five years of age will continue to be carried free (without berth).

Does a 5 year old need a train ticket in India?

As per the Indian Railway Child Fare rules which was announced since 2016, the revised rule says if your children is in between 5 to 12 yrs, you have to pay fare for the full ticket ,if opt for dedicated seat or berth, full adult fare shall be charged. ... Kids under 5 years are free of charge in all the trains.

Is half tickets available in train?

Indian Railways ruled out the half ticket for children under 12 years 2-3 years back. The railways made a decision to charge full fare for children aged 5-12 if a separate seat or berth is sought. Now, the half ticket is still available, but without a seat or berth.

What is the age limit for senior citizen in Irctc?

(i) As per rules, male senior citizens of minimum 60 years and lady senior citizens of minimum 58 years are granted concession in the fares of all classes of Mail/Express/Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi/Duronto group of trains.

What age is free on trains?

All children aged five and under can go free on all trains in the UK, provided they're with a fare-paying passenger.

What age is child fare on trains?

Children aged five to fifteen inclusive get a 50% discount on most tickets. In addition, children under five can travel free with fare paying passenger. If the child looks 16 or over, it may be appropriate for proof of age to be carried when purchasing the ticket and also when travelling to avoid embarrassment.

Does a 2 year old need a train ticket?

Children under the aged of 2

Children under 2 are charged 50% of a full fare, each child is required to be accompanied by at least one adult.

How do I add a child to my confirmed ticket?

No, you can't add on any passenger in a confirm booked ticket, irrespective of age. However, you can visit nearest railway station's reservation counter and get a ticket for child easily.