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Sudden plans to go somewhere? But most likely you must be wondering that, will you be getting the train tickets? Well, Indian Railways has got something for you, “Tatkal booking service”. Such type of bookings can be done daily at 10 AM for AC class and 11 AM for Non-AC class, one day prior to the actual date of journey from origin station. W.e.f June 15, 2015, tatkal quota code has changed from CKWL to TQWL. Passengers are allotted seat in tatkal booking scheme on first-come-first-serve basis. Follow <a href="https://www.trainman.in/article/tatkalBookingTips/">Tatkal Booking Tips</a> to book your train tickets instantly.
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Here are some tips which will definitely help you in booking Tatkal Train Tickets.
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<b>Know Train Schedule beforehand and book Tatkal Tickets Accordingly</b><br>
Tatkal quota opens one day prior to the date of your journey. There might be a possibility that tatkal window opens 2 or more days beforehand. For example, if you want to book a train ticket from Dhanbad to Kolkata Sealdah in 12260 New Delhi Sealdah AC Duronto Express then, it opens 2 days in advance from the date of journey as it reaches Dhanbad on 2nd day.
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<b>Use more than one Login Details</b><br>
By using multiple login credentials on numerous browser windows of IRCTC will increase your chances of getting a confirmed tatkal ticket. If you have only one login credentials then, try and borrow one from your relatives or friends.
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<b>Use IRCTC Wallet</b><br>
If you end up making payments by Debit or credit card then, there are chances that you may not get the confirmed ticket. So, to avoid unnecessary wastage of time, use IRCTC eWallet or net banking which is the fastest payment gateway. IRCTC eWallet is a scheme in which people can deposit money in advance and while booking the ticket you can use it as a payment option.
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<b>Go for 2AC than 3AC</b><br>
Generally, in the AC quota, 3AC classes seats most likely gets filled at a faster pace than 2AC class. So, while booking tatkal tickets in AC class, book tickets in second ac rather than third ac.
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<b>Tatkal Quota is not applicable on EC and First AC</b><br>
At the time of booking a ticket in tatkal quota, you must note that the passenger cannot book under First AC and Executive Class.
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<b>Follow the steps below to increase your chances of getting a confirmed ticket:</b><br>
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Visit the IRCTC website during the Tatkal booking timings.
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Choose origin, destination station and journey date. Then, click on “Find Trains”. Make sure that you select “Tatkal Quota” and click on “Book Now” option.
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After that enter passenger details and, contact details.
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Now, click on “Continue Booking”. Carfeully check all passenger details. Then, click on “Continue Booking” in order to do payment.
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As per your class preference choose the tatkal timings, like at 10 AM for ac classes or at 11 AM for FC, SL and 2S.
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Abstain from booking the tatkal tickets for train in which tickets are finished. However, it is better that you simultaneously try on Seat Availability in other trains as well on Trainman.
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Lastly, in case you are unable to book ticket in AC class at 10 AM then, you can also try your hands on Non-AC tatkal ticket window which gets open at 11 AM.
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Tatkal Booking Tips
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July 30, 2019
Sudden plans to go somewhere? But most likely you must be wondering that, will you be getting the train tickets? Well, Indian Railways has got something for you, “Tatkal booking service”. Such type of bookings can be done daily at 10 AM for AC class and 11 AM for Non-AC class, one day prior to the actual date of journey from origin station. W.e.f June 15, 2015, tatkal quota code has changed from CKWL to TQWL. Passengers are allotted seat in tatkal booking scheme on first-come-first-serve basis. Follow Tatkal Booking Tips to book your train tickets instantly.
Here are some tips which will definitely help you in booking Tatkal Train Tickets.
Know Train Schedule beforehand and book Tatkal Tickets Accordingly
Tatkal quota opens one day prior to the date of your journey. There might be a possibility that tatkal window opens 2 or more days beforehand. For example, if you want to book a train ticket from Dhanbad to Kolkata Sealdah in 12260 New Delhi Sealdah AC Duronto Express then, it opens 2 days in advance from the date of journey as it reaches Dhanbad on 2nd day.
Use more than one Login Details
By using multiple login credentials on numerous browser windows of IRCTC will increase your chances of getting a confirmed tatkal ticket. If you have only one login credentials then, try and borrow one from your relatives or friends.
Use IRCTC Wallet
If you end up making payments by Debit or credit card then, there are chances that you may not get the confirmed ticket. So, to avoid unnecessary wastage of time, use IRCTC eWallet or net banking which is the fastest payment gateway. IRCTC eWallet is a scheme in which people can deposit money in advance and while booking the ticket you can use it as a payment option.
Go for 2AC than 3AC
Generally, in the AC quota, 3AC classes seats most likely gets filled at a faster pace than 2AC class. So, while booking tatkal tickets in AC class, book tickets in second ac rather than third ac.
Tatkal Quota is not applicable on EC and First AC
At the time of booking a ticket in tatkal quota, you must note that the passenger cannot book under First AC and Executive Class.
Follow the steps below to increase your chances of getting a confirmed ticket:
Visit the IRCTC website during the Tatkal booking timings.
Choose origin, destination station and journey date. Then, click on “Find Trains”. Make sure that you select “Tatkal Quota” and click on “Book Now” option.
After that enter passenger details and, contact details.
Now, click on “Continue Booking”. Carfeully check all passenger details. Then, click on “Continue Booking” in order to do payment.
As per your class preference choose the tatkal timings, like at 10 AM for ac classes or at 11 AM for FC, SL and 2S.
Abstain from booking the tatkal tickets for train in which tickets are finished. However, it is better that you simultaneously try on Seat Availability in other trains as well on Trainman.
Lastly, in case you are unable to book ticket in AC class at 10 AM then, you can also try your hands on Non-AC tatkal ticket window which gets open at 11 AM.
Follow the hacks and Book Tatkal train tickets now through Trainman app easily. Download Trainman App and check PNR Status of booked ticket, Running Status of train, Train inquiry, Seat Availability in any train and so on.
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