The Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for booking accommodation in trains has been increased from 60 to 120 days (excluding the date of journey) with effect from April 1.
There will, however, be no change in case of certain day time Express trains such as Janmabhoomi Express, Ratnachal, Intercity express, special trains etc, where lower time limits for advance reservations are at present in force. There will also be no change in the case of the limit of 360 days for foreign tourists, according to Senior Divisional Commercial Manager M. Yelvender Yadav.
The Ministry of Railways has increased the platform ticket rate from Rs.5 to Rs.10 from April 1.
