As per the Extant rules a wait-listed person cannot board the train and a refund will be given automatically. The catch is some 30% is deducted and only the balance will be given. A wait-listed ticket cannot be treated as invalid, simply because his name is not in the chart.He should be allowed to travel in general compartment if he wishes so.By buying another ticket, when he holds a ticket, is unfair and an additional financial burden to him.The money he gets as refund is after deducting a staggering 30%, which evern Airlines does not do.Mr Suresh Prabhu needs to look into the misery of wait-listed passengers. more