One day before to the departure date, passengers can purchase an a tatkal ticket, a special category railway ticket. For people with last-minute travel arrangements or urgent work, it is helpful. The Railway Department recently modified the procedure for booking Tatkal tickets. In order to allow passengers more time to acquire their tickets, the booking time has been changed.
The new regulations state that reservations for AC sessions will henceforth be accepted starting at 10 AM, and reservations for non-AC classes will commence at 11 AM.
The goal of these modifications is to make the buying process easier, especially for people who require tickets for last-minute travel.
A maximum of four persons may reserve a ticket per PNR when using Tatkal ticketing. Valid identification documents, such as a passport, PAN card, or Aadhaar card, must be presented at the time of booking. Confirmed tatkal tickets cannot be refunded until the train is cancelled.
Passengers must first register on the IRCTC website in order to purchase a tatkal ticket. You can go to the website and select “Register” to fill out an account with your email address and mobile number. Go to the “Plan My Journey” area after creating an account and logging in. Enter the date of travel, the departure station, and the arrival station.
Under the “Booking” tab, choose the tatkal option. Depending on the availability of tickets, select the train and class (air-conditioned or not). Next, enter all the required information, including the passengers’ names, ages, and identity proof data. Payment should be made after this.
Digital wallets, UPI, net banking, debit cards, and credit cards can all be used to make payments. You will receive the booking details by email and SMS following a successful payment.
Logging into your IRCTC account a few minutes prior to the booking period is advised in order to increase your chances of booking a Tatkal ticket. To save time, choose fast payment methods like net banking or UPI. To expedite the procedure, enter and save passenger information beforehand. A high-speed internet connection is also advised in order to prevent delays while making reservations.
