INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Passenger details including name in both PNRs should be same for connecting journey bookings.Indian Railways allows linking of two PNRs
(Passenger Name Records) for connecting journey for both online and offline tickets
The one having first journey lap is considered the 'main journey PNR' and the later one is considered 'connected journey PNR', according to
the official website of IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation)- irctc.co.in
The day difference between main journey and connecting journey should not be more than 5 days, Indian Railways noted.1
For linking of two PNRs, the journey terminating station (or principal station) of main journey should match with journey originating
station/boarding station (or principal station) of connecting journey, according to Indian Railways.2
connected PNRs.4.To link counter ticket with online ticket, counter ticket must have a valid mobile number
de-linked, noted Indian Railways.6
Minimum and maximum difference of time between scheduled arrival at destination of main journey and scheduled departure at boarding of
Boarding station change is not allowed for connected PNRs.10
