What is the difference between a tatkal and premium tatkal ticket in Indian Railways?

I wanted a book a ticket in tatkal but it shows already the tickets are in waiting list. How is that possible?

Also how to know in advance whether a tatkal or a premium tatkal ticket is available for a particular train or not?

Best Answer

The Premium Tatkal (PT) Quota introduced by Railway differs from Tatkal (PT) Quota in the following ways :

Opening days booking to be allowed on/after 10:00 hrs.
Advance Reservation Period (ARP) of Premium Tatkal ticket booking is same as Tatkal ticket booking.
Agents will not be allowed to book tickets in this quota.
Dynamic fare shall be charged for confirm passengers.
Dynamic fare stands for the fare component which may be increased with the subsequent bookings.
RAC/ Waitlist Ticket Booking is not allowed.
Only E-tickets will be permitted for booking.
I-ticket Booking is not allowed with this Quota.
Child passenger will be charged with full fare.
Identity card number of the prescribed proof of identity is required at the time of booking. At least one passenger should travel with his/her ID card in original which was used at the time of booking.
No refund is given to passengers in case of cancellation of confirm PT quota ticket.
All rules for tatkal quota booking over internet is applicable to Premium Tatkal quota also.

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Is premium Tatkal better than Tatkal?

The main difference between Tatkal and Premium Tatkal is that Premium Tatkal is an Online Only service. Passengers can book premium Tatkal tickets online only on the pattern of airline fares - more the demand, higher the fare.

What is the price difference between Tatkal and premium Tatkal?

Premium Tatkal fare is the basic train fare plus additional Tatkal charges. The charges range from 10 per cent to 30 per cent, depending upon the class. According to IRCTC, the maximum limit of premium Tatkal is 30 per cent of the base fare or Rs 400 whichever is higher.

Is premium Tatkal ticket confirmed?

Premium tatkal ticket booking time is the same as the Tatkal scheme. It opens at 10.00 AM for AC classes and 11.00 AM for non-AC classes. The dynamic fare is a higher fare charged only to confirmed passengers, and it is twice as much as a regular tatkal ticket fare.

What is the cost of premium Tatkal ticket?

Premium Tatkal (PT) Quota Booking on Dynamic Pricing The maximum premium is up to 30% of the base fare or \u20b9400 (whichever is higher).

Difference Between Tatkal And Premium Tatkal Ticket In Indian Railway

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