Indian Railways has changed the time of Tatkal ticket booking. Railways claim that this decision has been taken keeping in mind the convenience of the passengers. According to the new system, now Tatkal ticket booking for AC class will start at 10 am, while for non-AC class the process will start at 11 am. Earlier this time was 9 am and 10 am.
How to book Tatkal ticket
This facility can prove to be very useful for those passengers who plan a sudden trip, or want to book tickets immediately due to an emergency. To book Tatkal tickets, passengers first have to create an account on the IRCTC website. After this, log in and go to the 'Plan My Journey' section and fill in travel related information like departure and arrival station, date of travel etc.
Select the Tatkal option in the 'Booking' tab and select the train and class (AC or non-AC) of your choice. After this, enter the details of the passengers like name, age and identity card. Valid ID proof like Aadhaar Card, PAN Card or Passport needs to be produced at the time of booking.