Kumari Palany & Co

Train ticket reservation reduced to 60 days

Posted on: 26/Apr/2013 10:42:44 AM
Indian Railways have reduced advance booking period from four months to two months.this order will effective from May 1 as part of its efforts to prevent touts from cornering bulk of tickets.

On Thursday Indian Railway notification said."The advance reservation period (ARP) for booking reserved train tickets will be reduced from existing 120 days to 60 days (excluding the date of journey) from May 1".

Cancellation of the booking made beyond the ARP of 60 days will, however, be permitted. There will be no change in the case of ARP limit of 360 days for foreign tourists.