Is tatkal for sure is safe?
“Use of such software is illegal as per rules and regulations of the IRCTC and also under the Railways Act. A common complaint of passengers is that by the time they enter details on the IRCTC website or complete booking process, seats under Tatkal quota gets full within minutes of start of the booking.
Is Tatkal working currently?
Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways has allowed for tatkal ticket booking in all IRCTC special trains that are currently running and those that will start plying from June 1. As of now, Indian Railways is running 30 AC special trains and from June 1, 200 IRCTC special trains will start running.
Is Tatkal booking illegal?
The IRCTC-authorised agents are permitted to book Tatkal tickets as well as reservation tickets only after 15 minutes of opening of booking for the public on the IRCTC portal.
Can we book tatkal ticket online now?
You can book tatkal online on the MakeMyTrip Website, IRCTC website or offline at railway ticket counters. But remember, the tatkal window opens only for an hour. You can book for only 4 passengers per PNR.
How many seats are there in Tatkal quota?
Tatkal Quota (TQ)
| Classes | Maximum Tatkal accomodation which can be earnmarked in a train |
|---|---|
| Executive Class (EC) | 5 seats per Coach |
| Second AC (2A) | 10 Berths Per Coach |
| Third AC (3A) | 16 Berths Per Coach |
| AC Chair Car(CC) | 16 Seats Per Coach |
Can I sell train ticket?
The Railway ticket booking agent will be allowed to sell all types of non- concessional unreserved tickets, including platform and season tickets. Concessional tickets, requiring documentary proof, can also be issued by the agents after Assistant Station Masters’ approval, the report said quoting the official.
Is it necessary to print train ticket?
All that you have to show is the SMS you have received as acknowledgement of purchase of a ticket from the IRCTC on your mobile phone to the ticket examiner on the train. In case one is carrying a laptop, showing the e-mailed ticket will be sufficient proof.
At what time Tatkal opens?
10 AM
Tatkal booking opens at 10 AM for AC Classes and 11 AM for NON-AC Classes on One days in advance actual date of journey excluding date of journey w.e.f. of 15.06.2015(commercial circular no:34 of 2015).