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Tatkal & Premium Tatkal Booking Rules

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Tatkal quota provides urgent train reservations for passengers booking one day prior to the train's departure from its originating station.

Tatkal Opening Timings

AC Classes (1A, 2A, 3A, CC)

10:00 AM IST

Opens 1 day prior to train origin date.

Non-AC Classes (SL, 2S, FC)

11:00 AM IST

Opens 1 day prior to train origin date.

Tatkal Waitlist (TQWL) Confirmation Odds

TQWL (Tatkal Waitlist) has lower confirmation probability compared to General Waitlist (GNWL). Since Tatkal quota berths are limited, TQWL clears only if confirmed Tatkal passengers cancel.

Track your Tatkal status: Check Tatkal PNR Status · Waitlist Types (GNWL vs TQWL)