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A '''railway warrant''' is a voucher issued for travel on [[Rail transport|railways]] for certain groups such as government employees, company employees, military personnel and retirees at subsidized rates or free of charge, exchangeable for a ticket to travel.<ref>http://www.atocrailwarrants.org/faqs/tickets</ref> The cost of the ticket is charged to the warrant issuer's account. They are issued for use on official travel and for holiday travel. The practice originated in the [[British Empire]] with colonial officers and military personnel been awarded warrants to use the railways to take annual holidays. The practice continues in the [[United Kingdom]], [[India]], [[Sri Lanka]].<ref>[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/codesmanual/CommManual-I/ComercialManualCh4_data.htm India Railways - Commercial Manual - WARRANTS, CONCESSION ORDERS, HIGH OFFICIAL REQUISITIONS AND FREE PASSES ETC.]</ref><ref>[http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61&Itemid=68&lang=en Reservations - Sri Lanka]</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.atocrailwarrants.org The UK Rail Warrant Account Service]<br />
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[[Category:Public transport fare collection]]<br />
[[Category:Passenger rail transport in India|Warrant]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Sri Lanka]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in the United Kingdom]]</div>->ToBeFree