From queues to clicks: How Indian Railways’ passenger reservation system has transformed travel over four decades

August 6, 2026 9:54 PM

From queues to clicks: How Indian Railways’ passenger reservation system has transformed travel over four decades

Few technological transformations have touched the lives of Indians as profoundly as the evolution of the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) of Indian Railways. What began in 1986 as an effort to replace manual reservation registers and long queues at booking counters has today evolved into one of the world's largest public reservation platforms, serving millions of passengers every day through digital channels. Over nearly four decades, the Passenger Reservation System has grown alongside Indi...

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train sees massive demand, tickets sell out within hours

January 20, 2026 10:10 PM

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train sees massive demand, tickets sell out within hours

The newly introduced Vande Bharat Sleeper train operating between Kamakhya and Howrah has witnessed an overwhelming response from passengers, with all tickets for its first commercial run selling out within hours of the reservation window opening. According to the Railways Ministry, the ticket booking for the service opened on January 19, at 8 am, and seats across all classes were fully booked in less than 24 hours through the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) and other authorised platforms. T...