Someone says the ticket counter moved and offers to book my train
Probably a scamIt matches patterns travellers report. Treat it as one until you have checked it yourself.
Probably a scam. Book through the official railway site or a counter you found yourself.
A person near the station says the foreign-tourist counter is closed or moved, then takes you to an agency that adds a big booking fee. The UK government tells travellers to avoid people at railway stations offering tickets and tours.
Say this
“No thanks. I'll book it myself.”
In Hindi: Nahin, main khud book karunga.
Do this
- Don't follow. Check the station's own signs or ask a uniformed railway official.
- Look for the counter yourself, or book online through Indian Railways' official booking site before you travel.
- If an agent is unavoidable, ask for the full price in writing first.
Use this instead
The official railway booking site or the station's own counters.
Already paid or handed something over?
Keep the receipt and report it on 1363 or to the police on 112. Dispute card or UPI payments with your bank.
Where this comes from · checked Oct 2026
Traveller posts are individual accounts, not a count. This is guidance, not legal advice or a guarantee. When in doubt, don't pay and check with your hotel.