Indian Railways Reservation

Indian Railways is certainly the 'Lifeline of the Nation' with its commendable performance since the last 150 years. Throughout the length and breadth of the country, there are numerous counters where one can easily book the tickets. Indian Railways has made the process of seat reservation much simpler than ever before.

Indian Railway is becoming technologically advanced and the fact that people can book their tickets online confirms the statement. IRCTC (is a subsidiary or the marketing division of Indian Railways) handles the programme of online Train ticket booking. Computerised system allows checking whether the waitlisted ticket is confirmed or not. One can also check whether the fares have been changed or not and can look for the latest train timings. In the present day, the ticketing network has been computerized to a great extent with the exception of some far-flung areas. Railways reservation centers work between 08:00 hrs IST to 20:00 hrs IST, apart from Sundays. On Sundays, they operate till 14:00 hrs IST. There is also a facility of advanced reservation, which is made open 60 days before the actual date of journey. Travel Guide India

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Reservation enquiries could only be made through the reservation counters of Indian Railways spread across the country.
Entire reservation system has been computerized in India, Now people can book as well as enquire about reservation sitting at their home in front of computer. Mobile companies would also start services to offer instant access to rail reservation and ticket booking. In case, the ticket has the both coach and berth number, it is regarded as "confirmed".
In case, AS RAC is written on the ticket, it shows that one can enter the coach, but will be granted only sitting.
In case, the ticket is waitlisted, one cannot enter the reserved coaches. Computerized system allows checking whether the waitlisted ticket is confirmed or not. Reservations can be cancelled even after the departure of train.