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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tatkal Ticket Booking in Indian Railways

Tips for Reservation, Booking Online e-Tatkal ticket by IRCTC web site

It is always better you plan your journey over Indian Railways well in advance. You can book your tickets 3 months in advance. But for persons who have not planned their journey and those who need to travel in short notice during an emergency, Indian Railways comes to the rescue of such passengers through the TATKAL Ticket Booking scheme for reserved compartments. The tatkal tickets can also be booked on the internet.
In each train, there is a ‘Tatkal’ quota in 2A, 3A, AC Chair Car and Sleeper Classes.

Premium (amount paid in excess on train ticket) on tatkal scheme
Class
Class Non-Peak season (15th July -15th Sep)
Peak season (16th Sept -14th July)
2 AC
200
300
3AC
200
300
AC Chair Car
75
150
SL
75
150
AC 3T GR
200
300
AC CC GR
75
150

  • Tatkal tickets can be booked on all classes except 1AC and executive


  • Ladies and general quota cannot be opted in tatkal tickets


  • No proof of identity is required during the time of booking and during the journey  


  • No concession is allowed in tatkal booking


  • Tatkal ticket has to be booked from the train originating point to the destination point, with boarding at any intermediate station. However zonal railways have been given the power to impose/ relax these restrictions depending on the accommodation available in the train.


  • The delivery time for ‘Tatkal’ tickets remains the same like normal tickets, so it is recommended to book tickets considering the delivery time.


  • Change of name is not allowed on the bookings made under this scheme.


  • Reservation under this scheme would be offered till the time of charts preparation
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