Indian Railways has announced a major update for passengers travelling on the Vande Bharat Express. You can now book Vande Bharat train tickets online just 15 minutes before departure from your boarding station. đźš‚
This new facility is currently available on eight Vande Bharat Express trains under the Southern Railway zone, covering key routes in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. This move will benefit passengers who need last-minute train tickets for urgent travel, unplanned trips, or weekend getaways.
Indian Railways’ New Last-Minute Ticket Booking Rule
Until now, once a Vande Bharat train started its journey from the originating station, bookings were closed for the rest of the route, even if there were empty seats. This often led to trains running with vacant seats, while passengers from smaller towns were unable to board.
Now, with an upgraded Passenger Reservation System (PRS), vacant seats will be shown in real-time and can be booked up to 15 minutes before the train departs from your boarding point.
This change not only improves seat occupancy but also offers flexibility for passengers who make sudden travel plans.
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List of Vande Bharat Trains Offering Last-Minute Booking
Here are the Vande Bharat Express trains where you can now book your ticket online just before departure:
- 20631 Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central
- 20632 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Mangaluru Central
- 20627 Chennai Egmore – Nagercoil
- 20628 Nagercoil – Chennai Egmore
- 20642 Coimbatore – Bengaluru Cantt.
- 20646 Mangaluru Central – Madgaon
- 20671 Madurai – Bengaluru Cantt.
- 20677 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Vijayawada
How to Book Vande Bharat Tickets Online 15 Minutes Before Departure
If you need a last-minute train booking, here’s how to get your seat on the Vande Bharat Express using the IRCTC system:
- Visit the IRCTC Website or App – Go to www.irctc.co.in or open the IRCTC Rail Connect mobile app.
- Log In – Use your IRCTC account or create a new one.
- Enter Travel Details – Select the boarding station, destination, travel date, and choose the Vande Bharat train.
- Check Real-Time Seat Availability – See instantly if seats are available.
- Choose Your Class – Select Executive Class or Chair Car.
- Make Payment – Pay online to confirm your seat. E-tickets will be sent via SMS, WhatsApp, and email.
Benefits of Last-Minute Vande Bharat Ticket Booking
- More Flexibility – Book tickets even if your plans change at the last moment.
- Better Use of Seats – Vacant seats between stations will now be filled.
- Convenient Online Booking – Real-time seat updates make the process faster and easier.
Indian Railways’ Push for Digital Convenience
This upgrade is part of Indian Railways’ effort to modernise its digital ticket booking system. With more real-time features, passengers have better chances of getting a seat without long waiting lists.
Frequent travellers are now hoping that this facility will soon be extended to other high-demand routes, including Delhi-Bihar, Delhi-Mumbai, and Kolkata-Patna Vande Bharat Express trains.
Final Word đźš‚
If you’re travelling on Vande Bharat Express, you no longer have to worry about missing your chance to book a ticket just because you didn’t plan. With last-minute Vande Bharat ticket booking now available, all you need is the IRCTC app or website, and you’re ready to travel.
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