Security at the country’s borders – Railways changed travel rules

Indian Railways has taken a major step towards further strengthening security along the country’s borders. Traveling on reserved trains along the international border areas with Bangladesh and Nepal will no longer be as easy as before.The Railway Ministry has made ID verification mandatory in these areas.

The Railway Board issued a letter to all zonal railways on February 4, 2026, providing clear instructions that at least one passenger must show their original identity card when traveling in reserved class.

The Railway Board has clearly stated in its circular issued on February 6, 2026 that these instructions should be strictly followed, especially in international border areas.This includes railway routes along the India-Nepal and India-Bangladesh borders. (UPDATED ON 8TH FEBRUARY 2026)