Indian Railways Massive Update: New rules of cutting booking period not applicable for These trains | Check full list here

The new rule will reportedly come into effect from November 1, 2024, and will not impact the passengers who have already booked their tickets.

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Updated: October 18, 2024, 10:22 AM IST

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IRCTC News: In a major decision ahead of the festive season, the Indian Railways has decided to reduce the existing time limit for advance train ticket booking. Passengers will now be able to book their tickets only 60 days in advance, as compared to the previous 120-day booking period. The period of advance reservation is exclusive of the day of departure of the train. However, the new rule will not be applicable for few trains.

According to the official notice, the revised changes do not apply to certain daytime express trains, such as the Taj Express and Gomti Express, which have different advance reservation limits. Additionally, the 365-day advance booking option for foreign tourists will remain unchanged, the Railways said.

#IndianRailways has shortened the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) from 120 to 60 days, effective from November 1.

However, all the bookings done up to 31st October this year will remain intact. @RailMinIndia said, there will be no change in the case of limit of 365 days for… pic.twitter.com/sAZcGxTlap

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) October 17, 2024

Indian Railways New Rules:

• Indian Railways has decided to cut the advance reservation period (ARP) for train bookings from 120 days to 60 days.
• These changes will come into effect from November 1, 2024.
• Bookings made under the current 120-day ARP before October 31 will remain valid
• Any cancellations for bookings made beyond the new 60-day ARP will still be allowed.
• The revised changes do not apply to certain daytime express trains, such as the Taj Express and Gomti Express, which have different advance reservation limits.
• The 365-day advance booking option for foreign tourists will remain unchanged

With the introduction of the new booking system, the passengers will be able to plan their travel more conveniently. Previously, the Railways allowed this facility up to 120 days, or four months, in advance of the journey date. However, the new rules have reduced this window by half.

The new rule will reportedly come into effect from November 1, 2024, and will not impact the passengers who have already booked their tickets. However, there will be no change in rules in the case of some day-time express trains, where a shorter time limit for advance reservation is currently applicable.