Tatkal is hindi word which means immediately. Person who
make travelling plan at last movement can utilize this facility to book tickets.
Earlier tatkal timings was10:00 AM until seat available. But due high rush on
server these timings was changed.
As per the new schedule, the Tatkal booking for AC classes will commence at 10 a.m. and close at 11 a.m., while for the non-AC classes, the Tatkal booking will commence at
11 a.m. and close at noon.
There is one more updation in tatkal ticket and that is ealier
there is no refund of amount if confirmed tatkal ticket is cancelled by
passenger. But recently Railway ministry announced that there is 50 per cent of
refund on ticket cancellation.