Indian Railways Permit Name Change on Reserved Tickets

Passengers can change the name on a reserved railway ticket, but only under specific conditions and with prior approval from authorised railway officials. 

According to railway authorities, the facility is available in select cases such as transfers within family members or eligible group categories, provided a written request is submitted within the prescribed time before departure. 

Name changes are not automatic and are subject to



verification and approval by the competent authority.

Passengers seeking a name change must approach the nearest railway reservation office with a printout of the e-reservation slip and a valid photo ID at least 24 hours before the train’s scheduled departure.

A ticket can be transferred to a family member—father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, husband or wife—if a written request is submitted at least 24 hours prior to departure.