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 minimum charges have been increased from Rs.90 to Rs.100. The maximum and minimum charges will depend on the distance to be travelled.
The maximum reservation charges for A.C. Third Class, has been increased from Rs.350 to Rs.400. The minimum charges have been increased from Rs.250 to Rs.300. For the Second Class A.C., the maximum Tatkal reservation charges have been increased to Rs.500. The minimum charges have been increased to Rs.400.
There are no changes of rates for the Second Class Seating coaches.
| Class | Old Fare | New Fare | Min. Dis. |
| 2nd Class Sitting | 10 – 15 | No change | 100 |
| 2nd Class Sleeper | 90 – 175 | 100 – 200 | 500 |
| AC Sitting | 100 – 200 | 125 – 225 | 250 |
| AC III Tier | 250 – 350 | 300 – 400 | 500 |
| AC II Tier | 300 – 400 | 400 – 500 | 500 |
| Executive Class | 300 – 400 | 400 – 500 | 250 |