Train Ticket Booking Rules

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  Indian Passenger Lauds TDR System For Refund After 7-Hour Train Delay: Here's How It Works

  The TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt) of Indian Railways serves as a reliable safety net, ensuring passengers receive due refunds instead of bearing losses for circumstances beyond their control.

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  Indian Railways Makes OTP Verification Mandatory For Tatkal Ticket Booking

  Indian Railways OTP Verification: This new system for tatkal booking will be applicable across all booking channels, including the IRCTC website, mobile app and railway counters.

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  IRCTC Child Ticket Policy: Key Rules Parents Must Know Before Booking Train Tickets

  IRCTC Child Ticket Policy: Travelling with children on Indian Railways? Here is a clear, parent-friendly guide to IRCTC's child ticket rules, booking steps, and travel tips that will make your journey easier.

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  Struggling To Get A Confirmed Train Ticket This Diwali? IRCTC's Vikalp Scheme May Help

  IRCTC's Vikalp Scheme can make life easier for train passengers this festive season. While it doesn't guarantee confirmed tickets for everyone, it does help one's chances at securing them.

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  How To Take Your Pet On A Train In India: Rules, Costs, And Pro Tips

  Taking your pet on a train is easier than you think. Here's what Indian Railways rules say about tickets, comfort, and travel prep.

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  How To Book Tatkal Train Tickets In India Without Losing Your Seat In Two Minutes

  Unlike regular tickets, which open 120 days in advance, Tatkal tickets are released just one day before the train departs from its origin station.

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  How To Book Confirmed Train Tickets For Diwali And Chhath Puja

  The Indian Railways has reduced the advance booking period to 60 days. With Diwali on October 20 and Chhath Puja starts on October 25, confirmed tickets will be in high demand.

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  Indian Railways Tweaks Emergency Quota Rules, Big Relief For Common Passengers

  Indian Railways has updated its emergency quota booking rules. Passengers must now request EQ tickets a day in advance, as reservation charts will be prepared 8 hours before departure.

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  What Is Changing In Railways Starting Today: Full List

  Indian Railways has implemented a series of key reforms starting Tuesday, July 1, aimed at streamlining operations and improving passenger convenience.

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  Railways To Prepare Reservation Charts 8 Hours In Advance

  The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote locations plan their journeys better.

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  New Train Ticket Booking Rule Comes Into Effect, Reservation Period Cut By 60 Days

  The rule change means passengers won't be able to book tickets three months (or more) in advance. However, those who have already booked their tickets will not be affected.

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  Railways Changes Rules For Advance Ticket Booking, Reduces It From 120 Days To...

  Passengers earlier were able to book train tickets 120 days in advance.

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  Railways Relaxes Refund Rules Till April 15 Amid COVID-19 Fears

  Railways issued an advisory on Saturday relaxing refund rules for passengers who had booked tickets to travel between March 21 and April 15 in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in the country to avoid crowding on trains and encourage social distancing.

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  Tatkal Train Ticket Cancellation Rules For Confirmed, RAC, Wait-Listed Tickets

  Bookings for IRCTC's Tatkal tickets for AC classes open at 10:00 am and for non-AC classes at 11:00 am, a day in advance of actual date of journey.

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  IRCTC Tatkal Train Booking Timings, Charges For Sleeper/AC, Refund, Cancellation Rules

  Tatkal ticket charges are a percentage of basic fare, subject to minimum and maximum charges.