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Indian Railways To Restore Pre-Pandemic System Of 2nd Reservation Charts

New Delhi: The Indian Railways has decided to restore earlier system of preparation of second reservation charts from October 10.

As per the practice before the COVID-19 restrictions were imposed, the first reservation chart was prepared at least 4 hours before scheduled departure of train. Thereafter, the available accommodation could be booked across PRS counters as well as through internet on first-come-first-serve basis till preparation of second reservation charts.

Second reservation charts were prepared within 30 minutes to 5 minutes before scheduled departure time of trains. Cancellation of already booked tickets was also permitted during this period.

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, instructions were issued to shift the time of preparation of second reservation chart to 2 hours before scheduled departure time of trains.

As per the request of Zonal Railways, it has been decided that the second reservation chart will be prepared at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure time of train for the convenience of the passengers, according to a Railways release.

Accordingly, ticket booking facility, both online and on PRS ticket counters, shall be available before preparation of second chart.

OB Bureau

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