(a) the criteria/norm for opening of a computerized railway reservation centre;
(b) the details of the requests / representations received from various quarters including State
Governments for opening of computerized railway reservation centres during the last two years,
station-wise; and
(c) the action taken by the Government on each of these proposals?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS( SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA )
(a) : As per existing policy, computerized reservation facilities are generally provided at
locations where the assessed potential is about 100 transactions per day. At places where
assessed potential is less than 100 transactions, this facility is provided along with the
Unreserved Ticketing System. Computer Reservation System is also provided at selected post
offices.
(b) : 490 requests/representations were received during the last two years for opening
computerized reservation centres.
(c) : Sanction has been given for opening of omputerized reservation office at 270 locations.