Strict enforcement by TTEs
Traveling Ticket Examiners (TTEs) have been instructed to strictly enforce the new policy. Offenders will be deboarded at the next station and penalized accordingly, the report added.
General coaches are the only option
Passengers with unconfirmed tickets must travel in General (unreserved) coaches, which do not require prior reservations. This change is aimed at reducing overcrowding in reserved compartments and improving the travel experience for confirmed passengers.
Advance booking period cut to 60 days
In another change, the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) has been reduced from 120 days to 60 days. Passengers can now book tickets only two months in advance.
OTP verification made mandatory
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