Vande Bharat Last Minute Ticket Booking: If you suddenly have to travel for some important work, now the facility to book tickets in Vande Bharat Express up to 15 minutes before the departure of the train can prove to be very helpful for you.
If you suddenly have to travel for some important work and the ticket is not booked in advance, now there is news of relief. Passengers in Vande Bharat Express can now book tickets up to 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time of the train. This facility is very useful for those who have to travel at the last moment for business trip, office meeting, medical emergency or family reasons. However, this facility will be available only if the seat is available. That means, if there are vacant seats in the train, only then the ticket can be booked till the last moment.
What is the new facility of Vande Bharat?
Indian Railways has made the rules of ticket booking in Vande Bharat trains more convenient. Earlier, ticket booking used to close some time before the journey, but now if seats are available, passengers can book tickets up to 15 minutes before the departure of the train. This will provide a lot of convenience to passengers planning their journey at the last moment.
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Which passengers will benefit the most?
This facility is especially beneficial for those who often travel suddenly. Business professionals, government employees, people traveling in medical emergencies, students and travelers who suddenly have to travel to another city for some urgent work can avail this facility.
How to book tickets?
Passengers can book tickets online or through the authorized ticket booking platform of Railways by checking the available seats. If seats are vacant, tickets can be booked even up to 15 minutes before the departure time of the train. While booking, the passenger will have to provide his/her identity card and correct travel details.
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Keep these important things in mind
Although the facility to book tickets till the last minute is available, it does not mean that a seat will be available every time. The demand of passengers in Vande Bharat trains is very high. In such a situation, this facility will be useful only on those trains and routes where seats are vacant before departure. Also, passengers should reach the station well in time to avoid any hassles in security check and reaching the platform. If you book your ticket at the last minute then you may miss the train due to delay.
Why is this facility special?
Vande Bharat Express is one of the most modern semi-high speed trains in the country. It offers comfortable seats, modern facilities and fast travel experience. Now with the facility of booking tickets till the last minute, passengers will get more flexibility and traveling suddenly will become easier than before.