The tatkal window opening timing has been fixed at 10 am for AC classes (2A, 3A, CC, 3E), whereas, the tatkal ticket booking window opens at 11 am for non-AC classes (SL, FC, 2S). According to the prescribed rules by the Indian Railways, tatkal ticket booking is not allowed for First AC and Executive class, as of now.Ī person is allowed to book a tatkal train ticket before one day from the actual departure date of the train. However, in case of a tatkal train ticket, a user can book tickets under the tatkal quota from the IRCTC e-ticketing website, or from the Indian Railways ticket counters, booking offices and reservation centres. According to IRCTC, the maximum limit of premium Tatkal is 30 per cent of the base fare or Rs 400 whichever is higher. The charges range from 10 per cent to 30 per cent, depending upon the class.
Premium Tatkal fare is the basic train fare plus additional Tatkal charges. It allows passengers to book tickets with dynamic fare pricing at the last minute. Premium tatkal is good for people who have a shortage of time. In order to facilitate last minute or emergency bookings, IRCTC offers Tatkal and premium Tatkal services.
People traveling by train can book tickets online through IRCTC portal or mobile app. New Delhi: IRCTC offers e-ticketing services for the passengers.