Can I book ticket before chart preparation?

A: Yes. If seats/berths are available on a train, you can book tickets – both General Quota tickets and Tatkal Quota tickets – till the chart preparation. Typically, the first chart is prepared about 4 hours prior to the scheduled departure of the train from the originating station.

When chart is prepared for CNF?

Chart preparation usually takes place 3-4 hours before the scheduled departure of the train from the station.

How is IRCTC chart prepared?

The first chart is usually prepared 4 hours before departure of train from originating station or remote location station. For early morning trains chart is prepared the night before. If the seats remain vacant in first chart, the remaining seats are made available for booking.

Is ticket get confirmed after chart preparation?

Yes your ticket is confirmed as is mentioned in the current status field. Berth details will be provided to you upon chart preparation which is usually done a few hours before train depart time.

How do I know when my chart is prepared?

How to check the reservation chart on the IRCTC website?

  1. Log on to the IRCTC website.
  2. Enter the train details such as train number, journey date and boarding station.
  3. You will now be able to see the reservation chart.

What if my ticket is not confirmed after chart preparation?

If your ticket remains fully waitlisted after chart preparation, it will be canceled automatically and your money will be refunded into the account which was used at the time of booking.

How many WL tickets get confirmed?

Green: More than 75% chances of getting the waitlisted tickets confirmed. Orange: 40-75% chances of getting the waitlisted tickets confirmed. Red: Less than 40% chances of getting the waitlisted tickets confirmed.

Will WL 1 get confirmed?

If your WL is a primary status then it will definitely get confirmed. I had booked 2 tickets in 2ac where as only one ticket was confirmed and second ticket is wl1. The train had only 1 coach of 2ac from tirupati to vijayawada on 7 jun 2014.

How do reservation charts work in Indian Railways?

Besides, the reservation charts are also pasted on the reservation boards present in the railway stations. These passengers further do a recheck, and after finding their name on the list, they then board the train. Also, many passengers are seen flocking towards the TTE (Train Ticket Examiner) who has a bunch of reservation charts.

When should the reservation chart be prepared?

First reservation chart would be prepared 04 hours prior to the departure of a train while the second and final one, 30 minutes before the train departs.

When will the reservation chart of early morning trains be made?

For early morning trains chart is prepared the night before. A second and final chart of reservations will be made available before departure of the train and handed over to onboard ticket checking staff. Second Reservation Charts to be issued 30 minutes before the scheduled train departure time, as was done before the lockdown.

What is the future of pasting of reservation charts on trains?

Ministry of Railway announced that the Railways have decided to discontinue the pasting of Passenger Reservation Charts on reserved coaches of train at all A1, A and B category stations from 1st March 2018. This decision has been taken as a pilot project for a period of six months.