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Vande Bharat TTE suspended after viral video of unofficial ticket deal for Rs 750
Economy
Published on 13 May 2026
Receipt demand allegedly flipped the price from 380 to 750
A Vande Bharat Traveling Ticket Examiner was suspended after a viral video showed him allegedly offering an unofficial discounted ticket to a passenger. Reports say he negotiated Rs 380, then raised it to Rs 750 when a receipt was asked for. Railways clarified that rules allow action for un-ticketed travel, not for unofficial payments arranged without receipts.
- TTE suspended after viral clip of alleged unofficial discount ticketing
- Allegedly negotiated Rs 380, then quoted Rs 750 after receipt request
- Railways said penalties apply for un-ticketed passengers, not unofficial deals
- Receipt without receipt process raised questions on compliance
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