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.
Tatkal charges per passenger in addition to normal ticket.
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:-
Class of Travel | Minimum Tatkal Charges (in Rs.) | Maximum Tatkal Charges (in Rs.) |
Second (sitting) | 10 | 15 |
Sleeper | 100 | 200 |
AC Chair Car | 125 | 225 |
AC 3 Tier | 300 | 400 |
AC 2 Tier | 400 | 500 |
Executive | 400 | 500 |
6. When I can book a tatkal E-ticket ?
A. Tatkal E-ticket can be booked for selected trains one day in advance excluding date of journey from the train originating station. It can be booked on the opening day from 10:00 hrs for AC class (2A/3A/CC/EC/3E) and at 11:00 hrs for Non- AC class(SL/FC/2S). e .g. if train is to depart from originating station on 2nd August, Tatkal Booking will Commence at 10:00 AM and for Non AC class will Commence at 11:00 AM on 1st August.
A. No refund will be granted on cancellation of confirmed Tatkal tickets. For contingent cancellation & waitlisted Tatkal ticket cancellations, charges will be deducted as per existing Railway rules..
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