Train Ticket: Want a confirmed train ticket? Know which among Tatkal and Current has more chances of getting a confirmed seat?

If you also travel by train and many times face trouble due to not getting a confirmed ticket, then this news is very useful for you. Most people do not know that confirmed seats can be found through Tatkal Ticket Booking and Current Ticket Booking. But what is the difference between Tatkal and Current Ticket, and which option offers more chances of getting a confirmed seat? Let us explain to you in simple language the difference between the two, booking time, and when it is beneficial to take which ticket.

Crores of people in India travel by train every day because it is cheap and convenient. But due to increasing population and demand, tickets are not easily available many times. For this reason, the Railways has given some special train ticket booking options ... like Tatkal ticket and Current Ticket Booking.

How many days in advance is Tatkal ticket booking done? Know the timing
A Tatkal ticket is for those passengers who have to go somewhere suddenly. Or they have not got a confirmed ticket. This ticket can be booked a day before the journey. As per the rules of the railways, Tatkal ticket booking starts at 10 am for the AC class and 11 am for the sleeper class.

Seats are limited in this and tickets get over quickly, so it is important to book on time. The fare is a little higher in this, but when you have to leave immediately in an emergency, then this is a good option.

What is a current ticket? How to book

If you are not able to get a ticket even in Tatkal and the day of travel has arrived, and you do not have a ticket, then the current ticket can be a last chance. This ticket can be booked till a few hours before the train departs, provided there are vacant seats in the train. This ticket can also be taken from the railway counter or TTE (ticket checker).

Many times current ticket booking is also visible on IRCTC. In this, the fare is normal and there is a possibility of getting a confirmed seat if the seat is vacant in the train.

Who has more chances of getting a confirmed ticket?

In Tatkal Ticket (Current Booking Availability), you book a seat in advance, but if there is more demand, the seat can also go into waiting. On the other hand, in Current Ticket (Current seat availability in trains) you get a seat only when seats are left a few hours before the train departs. If you are traveling with a plan and have a day, then it is better to book a Tatkal ticket. But if you are traveling at the very last moment and have missed the Tatkal ticket, then you should try Current Ticket Booking (IRCTC Current Booking).

However, many times we choose the wrong ticket due to a lack of information. But it is important to choose the right ticket considering the time of travel. If you already know that you have to go, then book a Tatkal ticket. But if you have to travel suddenly, then the Current Ticket can be a support. Next time, choose the right option before traveling so that you can get a confirmed seat on the train without any tension.