NE BUSINESS BUREAU
NEW DELHI, FEB 21
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has launched Confirmtkt app that can be useful for tatkal bookings. According to IRCTC, tatkal tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis and travellers need to book such tickets 24 hours before the departure of the respective train.
The Confirmtkt app allows passengers to view the seat availability of various trains. It will also show all the tatkal tickets available on a specific route. Passengers just need to save personal details on the app or website once in advance, and save their time while booking tickets. This will increase their chances of getting a confirmed ticket immediately.
“After successful online payment and entering correct IRCTC credentials, one will receive an e-ticket on SMS and email,” IRCTC said.
Tickets booked under tatkal quota are meant for last minute or immediate plans. Those planning to travel can book tatkal tickets on ConfirmTkt App or website.
Tatkal booking starts at 10:00 am for AC train tickets and 11:00 am for non-AC train tickets. But be careful before booking. According to railways rule, you will not get any refund in case you decide not to travel.
The mobile app allows passengers to search the train, seat / berth availability with predictions, PNR Status – plus confirmation predictions, timetable/schedule – with offline access, seat availability, alternate options, manage your trips, fare inquiry and fare calculator.
One can use the app to look for all types of trains, including Shatabdi Express, Rajdhani, Duronto Express, Garib Rath, Jan Shatabdi, Inter-city, Superfast Trains, double-decker, Sampark Kranti, mail express and passenger trains.
According to IRCTC, “with ConfirmTkt same train alternates you can find confirm train tickets by changing your boarding/dropping point, and if train ticket availability is in waitlist, we show you chances of getting confirmed train ticket. So If prediction status is green go head and book the ticket.”
ConfirmTkt app can be downloaded from the Google Play store by Android users.
