Home Articles Get Confirmed Tickets 5 Minutes Before Departure Of Train From October 10
KEY STORY
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In a major relief to passengers amid the festive season, Indian Railways has allowed booking and cancellation of tickets till 5 minutes before departure of the train.
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The new rule will come into effect from tomorrow i.e October 10 onwards as the Indian Railways has decided to restore the pre-COVID system of preparing the second reservation chart half an hour before the departure time.
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While the first reservation chart will be prepared 4 hours before the departure of the train, the second reservation chart will be prepared between 30 minutes to 5 minutes before departure of the train just like pre-COVID times.
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Until the second reservation chart is prepared, passengers can book train tickets. Tickets can also be cancelled during this time, as per the provisions of the refund rules.
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If seats become vacant owing to cancellation, they can be booked through PRS counters and online till the preparation of the second chart.
CONCLUSION
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The new rule will be applicable for all special trains being run by Indian Railways, along with Tejas Express, which will start from October 17th.
