New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) The Indian Railways has decided to restore the earlier system of preparation of second

reservation charts, with effect from October 10.

As per the established pre-COVID period instructions, the first reservation chart was prepared at least four hours before scheduled departure of the train. Thereafter, the available accommodation could be booked across PRS counters, as well as through internet on a first-come-first-serve basis, till preparation of second reservation chart, an official statement here said.

The second reservation charts were prepared between 30 minutes to five minutes prior to the scheduled/rescheduled time of departure of trains. Cancellation of already booked tickets was also permitted during this period, as per the provisions of Refund Rules.

Due to the pandemic, instructions were issued to shift the time of preparation of second reservation chart to

two hours before the scheduled/rescheduled time of departure of trains.

On the request of Zonal Railways for ensuring convenience of rail passengers, the matter has been examined and it has been decided that the second reservation chart shall be prepared at least 30 minutes before the departure of train.

Accordingly, ticket booking facility, both online and on PRS ticket counters, shall be available, before the preparation of second chart.

The CRIS has been issued necessary modifications in the software accordingly, so as to restore this provision

effectively from October 10.

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