#IndianRailways modifies terms and conditions of booking of tickets for 15 pairs of Special Trains
The Advance Reservation Period (ARP) of these trains will be increased from 7 days to 30 days
The change shall be implemented with effect from train booking date May 24 and for train starting date of May 31 onwards
There shall be no #Tatkal booking in these trains.
RAC/Waiting list tickets will be issued in these trains as per extant instructions applicable. However #waitlistedpassengers will not be allowed to board these trains as per extant instructions.
First chart shall be prepared at least 4 hours before scheduled departure and second chart shall be prepared at least 2 hours((unlike earlier practice of 30 minutes) before scheduled departure.
Current booking shall be permitted in between first and second chart.
Booking of tickets shall be permissible through computerized PRS counters including #PostOffices, #YatriTicketSuvidha Kendra(YTSK) licensees etc, as well as through on-line booking including authorized agents of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation(#IRCTC) and Common Service Centres.