subject: Getting Indian Railways Reservation is no More a Challenge [print this page] Getting Indian Railways Reservation is no More a Challenge
Indian Railways has eased out the modus operandi' of seat reservation than before. Across the country, there are a number of counters where one can very conveniently gaze at trains list and book the tickets. The metropolitan towns like Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi, have myriad Indian Railways Reservation' booking windows at different centers for the convenience of users. However now, with the advancement of the internet, besides easily making an online train ticket booking, you can get an access to all other details you may require such as - the complete Indian railways timetable, trains list, train schedules, type of bogeys, if sleeper class or chair car, as well as the availability and PNR status of all the trains.
The online system has also permitted scrutiny of whether the waitlisted ticket is confirmed or not. One can also see whether the fares have been altered or not and can have a glance for the changed or latest train timings. Other than the ordinary Indian Railways reservation, 'Tatkal' is a reservation scheme, where you can book your tickets in an urgent situation, paying a few bucks more. If you want to avail the Tatkal' scheme, you need to apply at least 2 days prior to day of journey.
There has been an augment in the Indian railway bookings over the period with many of them going under the RAC lists or waiting lists. The passengers are allotted a numeral figure of 10 digits known as "PNR" (Passenger Number Record) that helps them check the status of their Indian Railways reservation'. With such an enhancement in the bookings, there has been a terrific growth in the enquiry of the PNR status by the passengers. To make things more comfortable for the passengers, online Indian Railways reservation and PNR status enquiry check has been started, thus abridging the interference of the middle men and agents. With all these facilities, you don't really require to stand for hours together in long queues. You will know online whether your ticket is confirmed or not.
