Train ticket reservation sees 230% jump as states relax lockdown restrictions: Report

The Indian Railways witnessed about 230 per cent jump in ticket reservations as states have relaxed lockdown restrictions, according to a report of Times of India.

"According to sources, on May 15, the total booking of reserved passengers was 6.3 lakh, which increased to 14.6 lakh on Monday (June 7)," Times of India reported today.

Meanwhile, in a press conference, Railway Board Chairman and CEO Suneet Sharma said that the increase in demand is expected to remain for the next two months.


"Depending on the position of the waiting list, we have been trying to meet the demand by operating clone trains. There are 26 clone trains operating right now. We also getting indications that we should anticipate more passenger demand," the Chairman said.

He also said that the national transporter is increasing the number of trains as the lockdowns are being eased across the country.

According to Railway Ministry, the national transporter is operating 889 Special Mail Express trains, 479 passenger trains and 26 clone trains of highly-patronised trains. The ministry also said the railways is operating 2,891 suburban services.

With IANS Inputs