IRCTC: 200 Trains To Run From June 1, Compulsory Screening For All Passengers

New Delhi: The railways today said bookings for 200 regular passenger trains will open from 10 am tomorrow on the IRCTC website or through its app. These trains will run from June 1 and include both air-conditioned and non-AC coaches, the railways said, a day after it said only non-AC passenger trains would run.

The decision also comes days after the centre extended the coronavirus lockdown for a third time but lifted the bar on bus service and other public transport. The final decision in terms of implementation was left to the states.

People can book tickets online up to two hours before departure, and can also buy tickets only 30 days maximum in advance.

The railways said reservation against cancellation or RAC, in which two people share the same berth, and waitlisted tickets will be available. But those with waitlisted tickets that are not confirmed after the passengers’ charts have been prepared cannot board trains.

While food stalls at all stations will be open, only takeaways are allowed.