Changes in Tatkal Ticket Booking Timings: What You Need to Know Changes in Tatkal Ticket Booking Timings: What You Need to Know News Take a detailed look at the new timings and other important information. Priyanshu Tripathi <html> <p style="text-align: justify;">Starting April 15, Indian Railways is implementing changes to the Tatkal ticket booking timings. This update aims to streamline the booking process and provide clarity for passengers. Here&rsquo;s a detailed look at the new timings and other important information.</p> <h2 style="text-align: justify;">New Tatkal Booking Timings</h2> <p style="text-align: justify;">The revised timings for booking Tatkal tickets are as follows:</p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li><strong>For AC Classes</strong>: Booking will open at 10:00 AM.</li> <li><strong>For Non-AC Classes</strong>: Booking will open at 11:00 AM.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">These changes are designed to reduce the rush and make the booking process smoother for passengers.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Tatkal Ticket Charges</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Tatkal ticket charges are calculated as a percentage of the basic fare, with different rates for various classes:</p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li><strong>Second Sitting (2S)</strong>: 10% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of INR10 and a maximum of INR15.</li> <li><strong>Sleeper (SL)</strong>: 30% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of INR100 and a maximum of INR200.</li> <li><strong>AC Chair Car (CC)</strong>: 30% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of INR125 and a maximum of INR225.</li> <li><strong>AC 3 Tier (3A)</strong>: 30% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of INR300 and a maximum of INR400.</li> <li><strong>AC 2 Tier (2A)</strong>: 30% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of 400 and a maximum of 500.</li> <li><strong>Executive Class (EC)</strong>: 30% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of INR400 and a maximum of INR500.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">Cancellation and Refund Policy</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">For confirmed Tatkal tickets, there is no refund on cancellation. However, if the ticket is waitlisted or RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation), passengers can cancel up to 30 minutes before the train's departure and receive a refund after deductions as per IRCTC rules. If the train is running late by more than three hours or is canceled, passengers are entitled to a full refund.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Booking Process</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To book Tatkal tickets, passengers need to:</p> <ol style="text-align: justify;"> <li>Log in to their IRCTC account.</li> <li>Select the travel source and destination stations.</li> <li>Choose the date of journey and select the Tatkal quota.</li> <li>Fill in passenger details and proceed with the payment.</li> </ol> <p style="text-align: justify;">These changes are part of Indian Railways' continuous efforts to improve passenger experience and ensure a more efficient booking process. Stay updated with the latest information to make your travel planning smoother and more convenient.</p> </html>

Changes in Tatkal Ticket Booking Timings: What You Need to Know

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  • April 13, 2025

Starting April 15, Indian Railways is implementing changes to the Tatkal ticket booking timings. This update aims to streamline the booking process and provide clarity for passengers. Here’s a detailed look at the new timings and other important information.

New Tatkal Booking Timings

The revised timings for booking Tatkal tickets are as follows:

  • For AC Classes: Booking will open at 10:00 AM.
  • For Non-AC Classes: Booking will open at 11:00 AM.

These changes are designed to reduce the rush and make the booking process smoother for passengers.

Tatkal Ticket Charges

Tatkal ticket charges are calculated as a percentage of the basic fare, with different rates for various classes:

  • Second Sitting (2S): 10% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of INR10 and a maximum of INR15.
  • Sleeper (SL): 30% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of INR100 and a maximum of INR200.
  • AC Chair Car (CC): 30% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of INR125 and a maximum of INR225.
  • AC 3 Tier (3A): 30% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of INR300 and a maximum of INR400.
  • AC 2 Tier (2A): 30% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of 400 and a maximum of 500.
  • Executive Class (EC): 30% of the basic fare, with a minimum charge of INR400 and a maximum of INR500.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

For confirmed Tatkal tickets, there is no refund on cancellation. However, if the ticket is waitlisted or RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation), passengers can cancel up to 30 minutes before the train's departure and receive a refund after deductions as per IRCTC rules. If the train is running late by more than three hours or is canceled, passengers are entitled to a full refund.

Booking Process

To book Tatkal tickets, passengers need to:

  1. Log in to their IRCTC account.
  2. Select the travel source and destination stations.
  3. Choose the date of journey and select the Tatkal quota.
  4. Fill in passenger details and proceed with the payment.

These changes are part of Indian Railways' continuous efforts to improve passenger experience and ensure a more efficient booking process. Stay updated with the latest information to make your travel planning smoother and more convenient.






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