Indian Railways Revises Ticket Reservation Rules: Key Changes for Passengers

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Indian Railways and IRCTC have updated reservation rules, reducing the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) from 120 to 60 days.
Aadhaar verification is now mandatory for priority access, and booking opens at 8 AM daily.

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Indian Railways and IRCTC have updated reservation rules, reducing the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) from 120 to 60 days. Aadhaar verification is now mandatory for priority access, and booking opens at 8 AM daily.

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