The best trips are unplanned, random and spontaneous!
If you are a spontaneous traveller and don’t know how to finalise your plans, then this feature by Indian Railways can be a real lifesaver. Tatkal ticket booking enables you to get a train ticket at the last minute without any hassles.
Here is all you need to know:
Tatkal tickets can be booked on payment of extra charges on a first come, first served basis for all but First AC seats. The charges for Tatkal tickets are fixed at 10% of the basic fare for the Second Class and 30% of the basic fare for all other classes.
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If you’re booking Tatkal tickets through ixigo, please remember that our booking window opens at 10:10 AM for AC classes and at 11:10 AM for non-AC classes.
Tatkal booking window opens one day prior to the date of train origination, irrespective of the date of your journey. For example, if a train starts from its origin station on 22nd December, AC seat bookings under the Tatkal quota would open at 10:10 AM on 21st December, the start date being the day of chart preparation.
Here’s how you can book Tatkal train tickets through ixigo:
1. Fill out these initial train details
This is the first step towards booking the train ticket of your choice. Choose your desired departure and arrival stations, along with the date of your journey and the class of your choice. You can also search trains using their numbers.
2.Choose your train from the list
You will be presented with a list of all the trains running the distance. The list will also show the train seat availability status for dates following the one you choose. Tap the ‘Book’ button on the desired reservation of your choice!
Also, as a bonus, if you find your seat Waitlisted for a certain date, the instant Tatkal feature of the ixigo trains app will let you see the Tatkal booking status for the same train for up to two consecutive days.
You can refine your train search from these options using the ‘Quota’ filter and selecting ‘Tatkal’ from the list. This option can be found at the bottom of your screen.
3. Add passenger details
Choose from the already added list of travellers or add new passenger details and then tap on ‘Proceed’.
4. Other specifications
Enter your IRCTC ID on this screen and you’ll then proceed to the payment page from the booking screen.
5. Review your details
In essence, this screen will show you your train’s departure and arrival timings, passenger details and quota details. You can also check the fare breakup for your reservation here. You will have 10 minutes to complete the transaction after this screen appears. Once reviewed, tap on ‘Proceed To Pay’!
6. Payment
ixigo gives you a multitude of options when it comes to making payments. Choose the method you would like to complete the transaction with. Apart from the conventional methods of payment, you can also finalise your booking via wallets. Also, you can enjoy ZERO payment gateway charges with CRED Pay and UPI!
Please note: Once the payment is complete, the app will ask you for your IRCTC password, so keep that ready.
So, the next time you are booking a last-minute ticket, keep these points in mind and get your Tatkal reservation with ease.
