Advanced train tickets ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr will be available from July 20, the railway minister has said. Md Mazibul Hoque said tickets can be booked until July 24. He made the announcement on Sunday at the Rail Bhaban. Return tickets from railways’ west zone will be available from July 27. This time, a person will be allowed to buy a maximum four tickets. In June, the ministry had stated that advance booking could done only five days before the date of journey. The moves aim at curbing a thriving black market in advance tickets, where tickets are sold at a very high price. Minister Hoque said tickets for travelling between July 24 and 28 can be purchased in advance during the July 20-24 period.
