To make booking easier and stop misuse, Indian Railways is bringing big changes to the Tatkal ticket system starting April 15. These changes will help genuine passengers get tickets more easily, especially during busy hours.
Whether you travel often or just once in a while, it’s important to understand the new Tatkal rules before booking your ticket.
New Tatkal Booking Timings (Effective April 15)
Indian Railways has changed the booking time slots for different types of tickets to make the system smoother and reduce long waiting times.
| Ticket Type | Old Time | New Time (from April 15) |
|---|---|---|
| AC Classes (1A, 2A, 3A, CC) | 10:00 AM (1 day before) | 11:00 AM (1 day before) |
| Non-AC Classes (SL, 2S) | 11:00 AM (1 day before) | 12:00 PM (1 day before) |
| Premium Tatkal (PT) | 10:00 AM (1 day before) | 10:30 AM (1 day before) |
| Current Reservation | 4 hours before departure | No change |
| Agent Bookings | Allowed anytime | Not allowed from 10 AM to 12 PM |
Note: Now, agents can’t book tickets during the most crucial two hours (10 AM to 12 PM), giving regular users a better chance to book their tickets.
How to Book Tatkal Tickets (Step-by-Step)
- Go to www.irctc.co.in or open the IRCTC app
- Choose your train and class (AC or Non-AC)
- Select the “Tatkal” quota
- Fill in passenger details and a valid ID proof number
- Make the payment to confirm your booking
What’s New in the Tatkal System?
- Passenger details will be auto-filled for registered users to save time
- Payment time increased from 3 minutes to 5 minutes
- Captcha made simpler to speed up the booking
- Same login works for both the app and website
- Maximum of 4 passengers can be booked per Tatkal ticket
- No discounts or concessions allowed under Tatkal quota
- Always carry a valid ID proof when travelling on a Tatkal ticket
Why These Changes Matter
These changes are designed to:
- Make urgent travel easier and fairer
- Stop agents from booking in bulk before regular users
- Speed up the booking process for everyone
If you’re planning to travel using a Tatkal ticket after April 15, keep these new rules in mind to avoid any confusion and improve your chances of getting a ticket.
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