advance reservation period now 60 days to 120 days
Accordingly w.e.f. 1st April 2015 the booking in terms from train originating stations will open and remain available for 120 days. For instance, as on 1.4.2015, for trains leaving on 28th July 2015 the reservation can be obtained for journey commencing on all days between 1.4.2015 upto 28.7.2015.
Now travellers can book train tickets four months in advance as the Railways has decided to extend the advance reservation period from 60 days to 120 days, with effect from April 1. Officials said the decision also seeks to check the tout menace and facilitate genuine passengers to avail the reservation facility.
“The advance reservation period for booking reserved tickets has been extended from two months to four months now as announced in the Rail Budget 2015-16,” said a senior Railway Ministry official, adding, “the modification in the software will be ready by the end of the month.” (niticentral.com)