Tatkal Booking: OTP Compulsory for all net Banking Payment options Ministry of Railways Booking to Tatkal Tickets & Measures to Avoid Misuse of Tatkal Scheme On Indian Railways, reserved accommodation including Tatkal accommodation can be booked through computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) on first come first served basis. During peak rush periods/days when demand outstrips … Read more
Types of Reservation Quotas in Indian Railways Ministry of Railways Categories of Reservation Quotas in Indian Railways With a view to cater to requirements of different categories of passengers served by Indian Railways, available reserved accommodation is distributed broadly under following types of reservation quotas: S.No. Quota Available for 1. General General Public 2. Tatkal … Read more
Aadhaar Must for Booking Online Train Tickets – How to enable? The Indian Railways is planning to move further Aadhaar based train ticket booking system through online to prevent touts. Now, IRCTC requested to all passengers who are all registered with this portal, entry their passenger detail with Aadhaar number. Aadhaar verification is going to … Read more
Procedure for Refund/Cancellation of PRS and UTS tickets Booked through PoS Machine Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Railways 20-January-2017 18:48 IST Procedure for Refund/Cancellation of PRS and UTS tickets Booked through PoS Machine With a view to facilitate convenient booking of reserved and unreserved tickets by passengers through cashless modes of payment … Read more
Tatkal bookings’ charges increased from December 25 The Railways have increased the reservation charges for Tatkal tickets. The revised rates will come into effect from December 25 onwards. According to a press release from the Railways, The maximum reservation charges for sleeper class under the Tatkal scheme has been increased from Rs.175 to Rs.200. The … Read more
Separate counters to women passengers for buying train tickets Facilities for Women Passengers for buying Train Tickets at Reservation Counters Ministry of Railways has been providing special facilities to women passengers for conveniently buying tickets at railway reservation counters. The Ministry has further elaborated facilities as follows: – (a) At computerized reservation office, a separate reservation counter … Read more
Tatkal booking likely to get easier – IRCTC “Attempts are being made to simplify the extremely popular Tatkal reservation system.” Tatkal booking is a blessing in disguise for train travelers who urgently need tickets, but the process of booking tickets on this system could be a constant source of irritation. Though plenty of reasons are … Read more
Revision of Tatkal Timings – Passengers are happy with the steps taken by the Railways? Tatkal Booking Timings Change – Online Booking Passengers Pleased There is now a reduction in the jamming of the IRCTC website that occurred because AC and Second Class passengers were trying, at the same time, to book tatkal tickets online. It … Read more
Amendment in Tatkal Scheme – Timings for Booking Staggered for AC and non AC Classes At present, the booking under Tatkal scheme opens at 10.00 hrs on the previous day of journey from train originating station. It has been decided that w.e.f. 15.06.2015, timings for booking of Tatkal tickets will be staggered for AC & non-AC … Read more
Reservation Time Changed for Tatkal Booking – 50% Refund for Cancellation “Changes will be brought in to the popular train ticket reservation system, which will put to shame the detractors who are insisting that it be privatized like BSNL” It is not a simple task to travel 500 KM in just Rs.150.00! Autorickshaws charge Rs.25 … Read more