New Delhi: Indian Railways will now allow booking and cancellation of tickets till 5 minutes of a train leaving the station.
A second reservation chart before 30 minutes of departure was discontinued due to the pandemic. It has been restored now.
The first chart is prepared 4 hours prior to departure.
“As per request of Zonal Railways for ensuring convenience of rail passengers, the matter has been examined and it has been decided that the second reservation chart shall be prepared at least 30 minutes before scheduled/rescheduled time of departure of train,” a statement issued by the Indian Railways said.
“Accordingly, ticket booking facility, both online and on PRS ticket counters, shall be available, before preparation of the second chart. CRIS will make necessary modifications in the software accordingly so as to restore this provision with effect from October 10,” it added.
