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Book reserved tickets up to 60 days in advance (most trains). o­nline via IRCTC o­nly for the first 15 minutes of general quota opening (Aadhaar-authenticated users) – Commercial Circular No. 15 of 2025.

Main portals: IRCTC · indianrail.gov.in

Need a whole coach or special train for a wedding, tour or large group? Use the official FTR (Full Tariff Rate) facility through IRCTC single-window system.

• Book up to 6 months in advance (minimum 30 days before journey).
• Maximum 2 coaches o­n regular trains (where feasible); full special train up to 24 coaches (minimum 18 charged + mandatory SLRs).
• Security/registration deposit starts at ₹50,000 per coach.
• Coaches can be attached o­nly at stations with at least 10-minute stoppage.

Official booking: ftr.irctc.co.in · Related Railway Board Commercial Circulars o­n FTR single-window booking.

Send goods or excess luggage safely.

• Online Parcel: Go to parcel.indianrail.gov.in → fill e-Forwarding Note → take parcel + printout to station godown for weighment & Railway Receipt.
• Luggage travelling with you o­n your ticket has free allowance; excess charged at Scale-L.
• Household goods have higher weight limits o­n AC tickets; commercial items preferably as full Parcel.
• Prohibited: explosives, corrosive chemicals, certain live animals, etc.

Portals & rules: Parcel Portal · Parcel Traffic Circulars

Affordable rest rooms at major stations (AC / Non-AC rooms & dorm beds).

• Only for passengers holding Confirmed or RAC tickets (not Waitlisted).
• Book o­nline with your PNR at www.rr.irctc.co.in (min 3 hrs – max 48 hrs).
• Also available at station counters o­n arrival.
• Cancellation charges apply (graded); o­nline bookings must be cancelled o­nline.

SCR & other zonal lists available o­n respective railway websites. IRCTC service charge + GST extra.

• Always carry original valid photo ID matching the ticket.
• Digital unreserved tickets must be shown from the original app (screenshots not accepted).
• Emergency Quota requests normally to be submitted the previous day.
• RAC passengers in AC coaches (except Chair Car) are entitled to full bedroll kit.
• Free Wi-Fi available at thousands of stations.
• Check latest concessions, Circular Journey Tickets, and refund rules o­n official sites.

Master sources: indianrailways.gov.in · South Central Railway · Railway Board Commercial Circular archive.