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This extension of the advance reservation period was attempted six months ago too, but was withdrawn owing to various problems in the railway reservation system.
“With the enforcement of this decision again, some passengers are very upset. There will be booking of tickets for May 1 on February 1 itself. And tokens for making reservations on February 1 were given on January 31,” said one official. Another official opined that this was a smart move by the ministry to rake in additional revenue before the end of the financial year.
“All 42 counters will be opened at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus—usually only 22 booking windows are kept open. Central Railway has made several arrangements for coping with the rush. Extra police force is deputed too,” said Public Relations Officer of Central Railway A K Jain.
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