Bhubaneswar, Aug. 3 -- Falling asleep during a train journey is common, especially on overnight trips. But waking up to realise that your destination has already passed can quickly turn a comfortable journey into a stressful experience. While many passengers worry about missing their station, Indian Railways has clear procedures to help travellers deal with such situations.

If you accidentally sleep through your stop and the train moves past your destination, there is no official provision for a free return journey. In such cases, passengers should immediately inform the Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) or the train guard. They will guide you on the next course of action. However, you will be required to pay the fare or any applicable ch...