New Delhi, May 29 -- In a major development, on Thursday, May 28, the Indian Railways has increased the advance reservation period from the present 30 days to 120 days for all special trains. These special trains include the 15 pairs that have been in service since May 12 on Rajdhani routes and the 100 new pairs of special trains that are scheduled to operate from June 1.

In a statement issued by the Railways, it announced the same, saying, "Ministry of Railways has decided to increase the advance reservation period (ARP) of all Specials notified from 30 days to 120 days. Booking of parcel and luggage shall be permitted in all these 230 trains."

"The above changes shall be implemented with effect from 08:00 hrs of train booking date of ...