What is the fine for a man entering a ladies coach?
A male passenger in a coach or seat reserved for women can be fined up to ₹2,500.
What it costs
₹2,500
Railways Act, 1989, section 162.
Raised from ₹500 on 1 July 2026 under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026. Most pages still quote the old figure.
The rule
The fine rose on 1 July 2026. It applies to reserved compartments on suburban services and to seats reserved for women in ordinary coaches.
Other rules at this stage
The rules about which train, which coach, and which station.
The ticket is for one train, on one date
A reserved ticket is valid only for the train and date printed on it. Boarding a different train makes you ticketless on that train.
₹500, plus the fare
Sitting in a higher class than you paid for
Occupying a better class than your ticket means paying the fare difference plus a penalty.
₹500, plus the fare
Board at the station on your ticket
If you plan to board somewhere else, change the boarding point in advance — you may now do so up to 30 minutes before departure.
Questions
What is the fine for a man entering a ladies coach?
A male passenger in a coach or seat reserved for women can be fined up to ₹2,500. The fine rose on 1 July 2026. It applies to reserved compartments on suburban services and to seats reserved for women in ordinary coaches.
What is the fine for this in 2026?
₹2,500. This rose from ₹500 on 1 July 2026 under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.
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