Frequently Asked Questions
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Tatkal Booking
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1. What are the various classes of travel available in Tatkal?
A. Tatkal bookings are allowed in all classes except First AC and Executive class.
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2. Can I select ladies or general quota along with tatkal quota?
A. Ladies and general quota cannot be opted for along with Tatkal quota.
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3. How can I use the internet reservation facility to book Tatkal quota?
A. You have to select the Tatkal check box in the 'Plan my travel' page along with other details for booking tatkal ticket. For some tarins/class/locations Tatkal quota maynot be available .Please check the availability before proceeding further.
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4. What are the concesions available in Tatkal scheme?
A.No concession is allowed in Tatkal Booking.
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5. How much extra should I pay for my ticket?
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The Tatkal Charges have been fixed as a percentage of fare at the rate of 10% of basic fare for second class and 30% of basic fare for all other classes subject to minimum and maximum as given in the table below:-
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Minimum Tatkal Charges |
Maximum Tatkal Charges |
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| Second(sitting) |
10:00 |
15:00 |
| Sleeper |
75:00 |
150:00 |
| AC Chair Car |
75:00 |
150:00 |
| AC 3 Tier |
200:00 |
300:00 |
| AC 2 Tier |
200:00 |
300:00 |
| Executive |
200:00 |
300:00 |
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The above charges will be levied uniformly both in peak period & non-peak periods.
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6.When I can book a tatkal I-ticket and e-ticket ?
A. Tatkal E-ticket can be booked for selected trains two days in advance actual date of journey excluding date of journey upto chart preperation.It can be booked on the opening day from 8.00 AM onwards.
e .g. for train leaving on 3rd August, Tatkal Booking will Commence at 8.00 AM on 1st August.
Note:Tatkal I-Tickets cannot be booked.
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7.Can I book tatkal ticket from all locations?
A. Tatkal tickets will be issued for actual distance of travel, instead of end-to-end, subject to the distance restriction applicable to the train.
The same Tatkal berth/seat may be booked in multiple legs till preparation of charts.For some trains/class/locations Tatkal quota may not be available. Please check the availability before booking.
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8.Can I book tatkal I-ticket to all places of delivery provided in irctc site?
A.No, Tatkal I-Tickets cannot be booked. Only Tatkal E-Tickets can be booked.
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A.A flat refund of 25% of total fare charged on ticket,excluding Tatkal
Charges is granted on cancellation of confirmed Tatkal tickets, which are
cancelled up to 24 hrs. before the schedule departure of train. No refund
on confirmed Tatkal tickets when cancelled within 24 hrs.of the schedule
departure of train. For contingent cancellation & waitlisted Tatkal
ticket cancellations,charges will be deducted as per existing Railway
rules.
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A. You can reach us at care@irctc.co.in.Do contact us at 24X7 Hrs. Customer Support at 011-39340000, MON - SAT(10 AM - 6 PM) 011 - 23345500/ 4787, Chennai Customer Care 044 - 25300000
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