Ticket Booking & Tatkal
Book reserved railway tickets through the official IRCTC platform for a secure and convenient travel experience. Verify your journey details carefully before completing your reservation.
Book Train TicketBefore You Book
- Train number and train name
- Journey date
- Boarding and destination stations
- Travel class
- Passenger information
- Reservation quota
- Fare and applicable charges
Reservation Quotas
| Quota | Purpose |
|---|---|
| General | Regular reservation for all passengers |
| Tatkal | Short-notice travel |
| Premium Tatkal | Dynamic fare quota on selected trains |
| Ladies | Eligible women passengers |
| Divyangjan | Eligible persons with disabilities |
| Foreign Tourist | Selected trains and routes |
Travel Classes
1A, 2A, 3A, 3E (selected trains), EC, CC, SL and 2S are the common reserved travel classes offered by Indian Railways.
Tatkal Booking
- Keep passenger details ready.
- Verify journey details before payment.
- Complete payment promptly.
- Save your booking confirmation after successful reservation.
Payment & Booking Tips
- Use a stable internet connection while booking.
- Do not refresh or close the browser during payment processing.
- Wait for the booking confirmation before attempting another transaction.
- Save your booking confirmation for future reference.
Booking Checklist
- Keep your mobile number and ticket details readily available during your journey.
- Keep your ticket accessible.
- Verify your boarding station and departure time.
- Reach the station before departure.
- Check the latest train schedule before leaving.
Important Note
Railway rules, train schedules, reservation policies, fares, platform information and passenger services may change from time to time. Passengers are strongly advised to verify the latest information through the official Indian Railways and IRCTC websites before making travel decisions.
RailMitra Guide Portal is an independent railway information portal created to assist passengers. Although every effort is made to keep the information accurate and up to date, the official Indian Railways and IRCTC websites shall always prevail in the event of any change, revision or policy update.