Book Vande Bharat Express tickets online even 15 minutes before departure; a step-by-step guide

Indian Railways now allows booking Vande Bharat Express tickets up to 15 minutes before departure, initially for select Southern Railway routes. This offers last-minute travellers increased flexibility and ensures better seat utilization. The upgraded Passenger Reservation System facilitates these quick bookings, enhancing passenger convenience on trains like the Chennai-Nagercoil and Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram routes.