Rly revises norms on unreserved tickets for outstation trains

Railways has revised guidelines about validity of unreserved tickets for outstation trains running in non-suburban sections for distance up to 199km.
No changes, however, have been made in the existing provisions for travel distance of 200km and beyond, said a statement issued by the Public Relation Department of the Western Railway.
"As per the new guidelines to be implemented, with effect from March 1, 2016, for distances up to 199 km, the journey shall start from the originating station within three hours of time of issue of tickets or up to the departure of first train for the destination whichever is later," it said.

This rule shall also apply in case of excess fare tickets. Tickets across UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) counters will be issued at the originating stations only, the statement said.
"In case of issue of tickets for a distance of 200km and above, there will be no change in the existing provisions and also the advance booking of 3 days will continue to be allowed. The facility for return journey tickets up to 199km will be withdrawn," said the statement.