Usually when we have to travel by train, we make reservations in advance. So that the confirmed ticket is available. But what to do when you have to go somewhere emergency? Today we are telling you the solution to this problem. Railways provide current ticket facility for emergency situations. In such a situation you can book a current ticket some time before the departure of the train.
Book a current ticket like this
Current tickets are issued before departure of the train. Current tickets are available both on the IRCTC site and at the ticket window 3-4 hours prior to train departure when the train berths are often vacant. You can book tickets by providing travel details on the website. So current tickets can also be booked from the ticket window at the railway station. However, current tickets are available only if there is a berth available in the train. The special thing is that there is no additional charge in the current ticket.
What is the difference between normal and Tatkal tickets?
Tatkal ticket booking is a premium facility, where confirmed train tickets are purchased by paying an additional charge. It is booked by the Railways at a fixed time and you are also charged extra for it. So if there are seats left in the train before departure, current tickets can be booked at normal rates. A current ticket works like a counter ticket, the purpose of which is to fill empty seats before the train departs.
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