By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025
Moneycontrol PF Team| Aug 20, 2025
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Durga Puja, Diwali & Chhath mean massive demand for train tickets this season.
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Since Nov 1, 2024, tickets open 60 days in advance (excluding day of journey).
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For travel on Oct 19, 2025, booking opens on Aug 20, 2025 at 8 am.
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If train reaches your station the next day, booking opens 61 days earlier.
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Some day express trains have even shorter booking periods, per Railway rules.
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Festive demand is huge — most trains get booked on day one of opening.
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If dates are fixed, log in exactly at 8 am on day one of booking.
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Missed out? Tatkal tickets are costlier & uncertain — keep them as last resort.
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Check your ticket: Confirmed, RAC, or Waiting List will be clearly printed.
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For festive journeys, book the moment tickets open to avoid last-minute chaos.
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