Is vikalp scheme good?

Is vikalp scheme good?

To avoid such situation, Indian Railways has announced a new scheme called ‘VIKALP’, which can prove to be beneficial for all wait-listed passengers. At the same time, it can optimally utilise Railways’ resources as well.

What if I have opted for vikalp?

Once an VIKALP opted passenger has been allotted alternate accommodation, journey modification will not be permitted. If required, the passenger will have to cancel the ticket and book a fresh ticket for modified journey. VIKALP Scheme once successfully opted cannot be changed.

How can I file TDR in Irctc next generation?

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  1. Login to the IRCTC website using your username and password.
  2. Click on “File Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR)” from top men in “Services” tab.
  3. In case, you have booked the ticket from old IRCTC site, select “Old Transaction History” from “My Transactions” tab and enter your IRCTC password again.

What is vikalp scheme?

What is the Vikalp Scheme? The Vikalp scheme, also known as alternate train accommodation scheme (ATAS), was launched in 2015 to make sure available berths are optimally used. It enables waitlisted passengers of any train to choose confirmed berth in other trains.

How can I remove vikalp from Irctc?

As per irctc tnc: VIKALP Scheme once successfully opted cannot be changed. Vikalp Option Comes only when your ticket goes into Waitlist WL category! If you don’t want to opt for Vikalp, just cancel the page asking you to opt for Vikalp and final your ticket! That’s it!

What if vikalp ticket is not confirmed?

According to the Vikalp scheme, wait-listed passengers can now book a seat in an alternate train if their booking status does not get confirmed. Once a passenger’s ticket is confirmed in an alternate train, cancellation charges will be applicable as per the train/berth status in the alternate train.

What is Irctc vikalp option?

Under this scheme, passengers will give choice to opt for VIKALP scheme. VIKALP opted passengers who booked in waiting and remain fully Wait listed after charting will only be considered for allotment in the alternate train. Fully WL passengers opted for VIKALP should check PNR status after charting.

When Should TDR be filed?

TDR should be filed before or within 30 minutes of the Departure of Train. The refund process will take at-least 60 days and more. E-ticket refund request (after chart preparation) can be filed online.

Where is TDR option in IRCTC?

First of all , log in to the IRCTC account and click on Booked Ticket History. There one can get the list of tickets where date of journey has elapsed. Secondly, select the PNR for which TDR to be filed and click on “File TDR” button.

How do I cancel my vikalp status?

Unfortunately there is no option available to cancel the vikalp option. Only you can choose different trains available for vikalp.

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