{"id":1993,"date":"2025-08-13T08:13:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T08:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=1993"},"modified":"2025-08-13T08:13:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T08:13:03","slug":"railway-reservation-counter-open-following-stations-in-western-railway-and-central-railway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/railway-reservation-counter-open-following-stations-in-western-railway-and-central-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"Railway Reservation Counter Open following stations In Western Railway and Central Railway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Railway Reservation Counter Open In Western Railway and Central Railway<\/p>\n

Railway Reservation Counter Open following stations In Western Railway and Central Railway<\/b><\/p>\n

Important Notice \u2013 Passenger Reservation Offices at 31 stations of WR will be opened from 22nd May, 2025 following all norms of social distancing & hygiene protocol. Pls note that Only reserved tickets will be issued and No refund will be done for the time being.<\/p>\n

Western Railway<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Central Railway<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s the updated information on reservation counter timings and availability<\/strong> for key stations under Western Railway (WR)<\/strong> and Central Railway (CR)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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General Reservation Counter Timings (PRC)<\/h2>\n
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  • Typically, counters operate from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM<\/strong> on weekdays and Saturdays, with a short lunch break<\/strong> (around 2:00\u20132:15 PM).<\/li>\n
  • On Sundays<\/strong>, hours are shorter, usually 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • This schedule applies broadly across major WR and CR stations, including those in Mumbai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Central Railway Reservation Centre \u2013 Mumbai<\/h2>\n
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    • The dedicated Central Railway Reservation Centre<\/strong> near Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)<\/strong> functions Monday\u2013Saturday: 8:00 AM\u20138:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • On Sundays<\/strong>, the centre closes early at around 2:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Exceptions & Local Variations<\/h2>\n
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      • Some smaller or less busy stations might have staff shortages or operate in shifts\u2014creating temporary closures or extended lunch hours. These are not standard practice<\/strong> and can be reported for review.<\/li>\n
      • For unreserved (general) tickets, especially in remote stations, counters may open shortly before train arrivals (typically 1 hour prior<\/strong>), particularly after midnight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Railway Zone \/ Station<\/strong><\/th>\nCounter Timings<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Western & Central Railway Stations (major stations)<\/strong><\/td>\n8:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM (Mon\u2013Sat); 8 AM \u2013 2 PM (Sun)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Central Railway Reservation Centre (CST area)<\/strong><\/td>\nSame\u20148 AM to 8 PM (Mon\u2013Sat); 2 PM Sunday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Remote or smaller stations<\/strong><\/td>\nMay open shortly before train arrival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Holiday or night-time (unreserved tickets)<\/strong><\/td>\nOperate up to 1 hour before train departure (location-dependent)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        Need Help for Specific Stations?<\/h2>\n

        Let me know if you want details for particular stations under WR or CR\u2014like Bandra, Churchgate, Mumbai Central, or smaller local stations. I can help confirm timings or suggest alternatives like the UTS app for general tickets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Happy to assist further!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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