New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Indian Railways has reduced the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) from the current 120 days to 60 days, effective from November 1, 2024, excluding the date of travel, the Ministry of Railways announced in a statement. The Ministry stated that the change in ARP aims to encourage genuine passengers in the booking process. This decision is expected to help the Railway Board better understand the actual demand for rail travel in India. It was observed that approximately 21 percent of reservations made for the 61 to 120-day period were being cancelled. Additional…