Photo identity proof/ID proof to be made compulsory/must for travel in AC rail coaches in India from 15 February 2012 to prevent touts from cornering tickets

Mumbai: The Indian Railways (IR) has made it mandatory for commuters
who book their tickets for air-conditioned coaches through the
Passenger Reservation System (PRS) to carry their identity proofs from
February 15. The move, said railway officials, is aimed at preventing
the unauthorized transfer of tickets.
A senior railway official said, "Passengers with tickets booked
through the PRS and internet (i-ticket) will
have to carry any one of the nine prescribed ID proofs (see box) if
they are undertaking journey in AC 3-tier, AC 2-tier, Ist AC, AC Chair
Car and Executive classes. Those who fail to produce a photo ID proof
will be treated as travelling without ticket."
Till now, only passengers with Tatkal and e-tickets were required
to carry an original ID card for the duration of their travel. The new
rule will not apply to passengers who book sleeper class and 2nd class
chair car tickets.

Valid ID Proofs

Voter ID

Passport

PAN Card

Driving Licence

Photo ID card with serial no. issued by Centre/state govt

Student photo ID card issued by recognized school/college

Nationalized bank passbook with photograph

Credit Cards with photo

Unique ID card Aadhaar