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Train ticket insurance from October 27: Is it mandatory, what is the current premium, coverage and claim process?

LiveMint - Money · 18 October 2026 at 6:27 pm

Train ticket insurance from October 27: Is it mandatory, what is the current premium, coverage and claim process?

The Supreme Court has directed Indian Railways to provide mandatory travel insurance for all tickets sold at station counters from October 27, 2026.

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Train ticket insurance from October 27: Is it mandatory, what is the current premium, coverage and claim process?

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