The advance reservation period for booking reserved
accommodation is 60 days excluding the day of journey. In case of certain day
time express trains, shorter time limits are prescribed.
In case of Tatkal tickets, the booking opens at
1000 hours on the previous day of journey from the train originating station.
In case of unreserved tickets involving journey
upto 200 kilometres, the tickets can be booked on the same day whereas tickets
involving journey of more than 200 kilometres can be booked up to three days in
advance excluding the day of journey.