The new train ticket advance reservation booking rules have come into force from today. The Railways has reduced the existing time limit for advance reservations in trains from 120 days to 60 days. However, all the bookings done upto 31st October this year will remain intact.

According to the Railways Ministry, 60 day booking window will help in reducing the chances of ticket hoarding, ensuring more tickets for passengers. The Ministry said, it was observed that about 21 percent of reservations done for 61 to 120 day periods were getting cancelled.

Certain daytime express trains like the Taj Express and Gomti Express will continue to follow the lower time limits for advance reservations. The Ministry added that the 365-day advance reservation booking limit for foreign tourists remains unchanged.