Is it necessary to carry tatkal counter ticket?

EDIT: As per the latest information available, it is mandatory to carry a counter ticket if ticket is booked through counter otherwise it is considered as without ticket.

When Tatkal tickets can be booked?

Tatkal booking opens at 10 AM for AC Classes and 11 AM for NON-AC Classes on One days in advance actual date of journey excluding date of journey w.e.f. of 15.06.2015(commercial circular no:34 of 2015).

How Tatkal ticket is booked?

For example, if train is to depart from the originating station on the second of the month, the Tatkal quota booking for that particular train will open at 10:00 hrs for AC class (1A/2A/3A/CC/EC/3E)and at 11:00 hrs for Non- AC class(SL/FC/2S) class on the first of the month from originating station.

What if I lost my counter ticket?

Lost/misplaced of Counter tickets or i-Tickets No Refund is permissible against lost/misplaced tickets. However, duplicate ticket can be issued only in case of lost/torn/mutilated, confirmed or RAC tickets and the passenger can travel on the accommodation reserved for him as per extant Railway rules.

Can I travel in train without ID proof?

From December1, you require an original identity proof to travel in any reserved services of the Indian Railways. Those without identity proof will be treated as travelling without ticket and attract a penalty equivalent to the ticket fare.

Is counter ticket compulsory?

No you can not travel without original counter ticket. Because if you are booked ticket through counter then its mandatory to carry original ticket otherwise you will be fined as without ticket passenger.

How many Tatkal tickets can be booked at a time?

two Tatkal tickets
Under the Tatkal scheme, only two Tatkal tickets can be booked per single user ID in opening Tatkal from 10:00-12:00 hrs. Also, under the Tatkal scheme, only one Tatkal ticket can be booked in a single session (except return journey). Only two Tatkal tickets can be booked per IP Address between 10:00-12:00 hours.

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