Rlys to prepare charts by 9 pm for early morning trains

Since 2015, the first reservation charts have been prepared at least four hours before the scheduled departure of the train after the Railway Ministry, for the first time, framed norms in this matter

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The railways will prepare seat reservation charts at 9 pm for trains starting journeys between 5am and 2 pm the next day, while for the rest, the list will be prepared eight hours in advance.

Since 2015, the first reservation charts have been prepared at least four hours before the scheduled departure of the train after the Railway Ministry, for the first time, framed norms in this matter.

According to the ministry, the latest change has been made for passenger convenience.

"For the trains with departure between 0500 hours and 1400 hours, the first reservation chart will be prepared preferably by 21:00 of the previous day," the Railway Board directed all zones in a July 2 circular.