How far ahead can you book right now?
Today in India is Friday, 16 October 2026
Released for todayThe furthest journey date you can book today
15 December 2026
Today's 08:00 AM IST release has already happened. The next one, tomorrow morning, opens journeys on 16 December 2026.
See the page for 15 December 2026365-day foreign tourist quota
up to 16 October 2027
Foreign tourists booking under the Foreign Tourist (FT) quota.
30-day short ARP
up to 15 November 2026
Some day-time intercity express trains that were exempted from the 60-day cut, such as Taj Express and Gomti Express.
15-day short ARP
up to 31 October 2026
A small set of short-distance and suburban-type reserved services.
10-day short ARP
up to 26 October 2026
Selected special and seasonal services notified with a 10-day window.
Check a specific journey date
The day the train departs from your boarding station.
Almost all mail and express trains, all classes, Indian nationals.