Indian Railways Sets New Record with 22.26 Lakh Tickets Booked in a Single Day
· India · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
Indian Railways achieved its highest-ever daily passenger bookings on September 7, 2026, with 22,26,786 tickets sold through its Passenger Reservation System (PRS). The figure marks a 9% increase over the previous record of 20,45,272 tickets booked on August 19, 2025. Developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), the PRS has been the backbone of railway reservations since its introduction in 1986, evolving to support online and mobile ticketing. The system now handles nationwide reservations, connecting railway centres and platforms for seamless booking. CRIS highlighted the PRS’s scale and resilience in managing such high volumes, underscoring its critical role in India’s transportation infrastructure.
Why it matters
The record-breaking bookings reflect the growing reliance on Indian Railways for domestic travel, impacting millions of passengers and the economy. For commuters, this means improved accessibility and efficiency in booking tickets, while for the railways, it underscores the need for continued system upgrades to handle peak demand. The PRS’s performance also highlights the importance of digital infrastructure in supporting India’s transportation sector.
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