Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says passengers with e-tickets can avail travel insurance for just 45 paisa

Passengers can avail the Optional Travel Insurance Scheme while purchasing e-tickets by paying a premium of 45 paisa, inclusive of all taxes, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (August 6, 2025).

Responding to questions related to rail travel insurance, Vaishnaw said that all passengers can book tickets through online mode or at reservation counters; however, the Optional Travel Insurance Scheme (OTIS) is available only to those Confirmed/RAC passengers who have booked their tickets online.