Record Number of Train Tickets Booked As New Reservation Rule Kicks In

A record 13.45 lakh tickets were booked through Railway's IRCTC website on Wednesday, the first day from which the 120-day advance booking rule came into effect. In comparison, IRCTC sees an average of booking of 5 lakh tickets each day. Train tickets can now be booked 120 days in advance (excluding the date of journey), instead of the earlier limit of 60 days. The four-month window helped passengers to plan their vacations well...