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Train ticket bookings for Christmas have started, with some routes having tickets available even after a few days.
Train ticket bookings for Christmas have kicked off, and people are quickly buying tickets for popular routes. This time, there are still some tickets available for less busy trains even a few days after bookings opened.
For example, on the Chennai to Nagercoil route, the Nellai Superfast Express has a waiting list for sleeper and AC coaches. Similar situations are seen with the Kanniyakumari Express. This shows that while many tickets are selling fast, some trains still have options.
On the Chennai to Kerala route, popular trains like the Trivandrum Chennai Superfast mail have waiting lists as well. For December 19, sleeper class tickets are waitlisted at 122, while third AC has 60 and second AC has 29.
Additionally, some sleeper tickets have sold out, but a few AC tickets remain on other trains like the Pothigai Superfast Express. For journeys to Bengaluru and New Delhi, most express trains still have tickets available for December 19.
The Indian Railways has introduced new booking rules, including Aadhaar verification for online bookings. The reservation chart is now available eight hours before departure, making ticket booking easier for everyone.
Summary:
- Train bookings for Christmas started, with some tickets still available.
- Popular routes like Chennai to Nagercoil have waiting lists for some trains.
- Chennai to Kerala routes also show high demand with long waitlists.
- New booking rules have made ticket purchasing simpler.
- Reservation charts are available earlier, helping passengers plan better.