In what can be seen as a big relief for thousands of passengers travelling daily on various routes, Indian Railways has announced that passengers can now check their ticket status 10 hours before train departure. For the first time, the Railway Board has revised the timing for preparing the first reservation chart. The updated schedule is designed to give passengers clarity well in advance.
Under the earlier system, many passengers would reach stations without knowing whether their WL or RAC tickets had been confirmed. In several cases, confirmation came too late, leading to wasted time, extra expenses and unnecessary stress.The delayed chart preparation often left travellers confused and unsure about whether to proceed with their journey.
With this upgraded change, now the information on whether a passenger's train ticket is on the waiting list or has been confirmed will be provided 10 hours before the train's departure. The Railway Board said that the move will help passengers plan their journeys more effectively by allowing them to check train ticket status in advance.
However, there would be different rules for trains depending on timing. According to the Railway Board, the charts of trains departing between 5:01 am and 2:00 pm will be prepared by 8:00 pm the previous day. On the other hand, the charts of trains departing from 2:01 pm to 11:59 pm and from 12:00 am to 5:00 am will be prepared 10 hours in advance.
For this, emergency quota feeding will be done 8 hours in advance in any case. Let us tell you that, in July this year itself, the Railways had made changes regarding the timing of train reservation charts and by preparing the charts 8 hours before the departure of the train, passengers were being informed through text messages whether their seats were confirmed or not.Till now, passengers have known their status 4 hours in advance
Before July 2025, passengers only received confirmation status information four hours before a train's departure, providing limited time for passengers whose tickets were not confirmed to plan their travel options. However, passengers will now receive their reservation status 10 hours before the train's departure, giving them sufficient time to plan their travel options in the event of a non-confirmed ticket.
This change will prove helpful for passengers on the waiting list and those on Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC). According to reports, the order has been sent to all zonal railways and CRIS so that it can be implemented into the system. The change means passengers no longer have to make rushed decisions at the last minute. Whether it's booking a cab, arranging accommodation, or deciding on an alternative mode of travel, having confirmation 10 hours in advance allows for better planning and peace of mind. This is especially helpful for families, senior citizens and those travelling from far-off places to board their trains.
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