How can I check my vikalp status?

You can be transferred to any alternate train opted and departing between 30 minutes to 72 Hours from the scheduled departure of original train, in which you have booked. Option of VIKALP scheme is available at later stage before charting also through booked ticket history link. Please check PNR status after charting.

What is opt vikalp in Confirm ticket?

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.

What is vikalp status in Irctc?

IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) offers Vikalp scheme for waitlisted passengers as an option to provide confirmed berth in an alternate train. However, opting for Vikalp does not mean that assured berth will be provided to passengers in alternate train.

Is vikalp good or bad?

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 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 vikalp option in Irctc ticket booking?

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.

How does vikalp option work?

Under Vikalp scheme, your ticket can be allocated to the next available train, which is going towards Lucknow from Delhi, and leaves after 10 PM. Hence, without paying anything extra, your ticket can be upgraded or moved to another class under Vikalp.

How do I use the vikalp train option?

How do I opt out of vikalp?

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!

Can I travel with E ticket waiting?

Ideally, you should not travel in train on waiting list tickets. Please do not board the train under any circumstances if you have a fully waitlisted e-ticket. It gets automatically cancelled on chart preparation and passenger is treated as traveling without ticket in such cases.