Need a train ticket immediately during festivals? With these 5 tricks of IRCTC app, ‘Confirmed Tatkal Ticket’ will be booked in a moment.

It becomes very difficult to book Tatkal train tickets during festivals and holidays. Thousands of people try together and the tickets sell out within seconds. But there is no need to panic. By adopting some smart tricks in the IRCTC app, you can significantly increase your chances of booking a confirmed Tatkal ticket. Here are 5 great tricks that really work:

Get ready 30 minutes before Tatkal booking- Tatkal tickets open at 10 am (AC class) and 11 am (sleeper class). Keep the app open, logged in and fill in your journey details in advance. As soon as the ticket opens, simply click on ‘Book Now’.

Keep IRCTC app updated and use fast internet
Outdated apps or slow internet leave you behind. Always use the latest version of IRCTC Rail Connect app. Try 4G/5G or faster Wi-Fi. If possible, try using two mobiles simultaneously.

Select your preferred quota and berth type in advance
There is an option to choose General, Ladies, Senior Citizen or Tatkal quota in Tatkal. Choose the right quota as per your need. Also, set priority like Lower Berth or Side Lower in advance so that time is saved.

Auto Fill and Save Passenger Details in advance
Save your name, age, berth and ID details of yourself and your family members in IRCTC in advance. With this, all that remains is to ‘Proceed to Payment’ at the time of booking. Time is saved.

Use UPI or Saved Cards for payment
Payment is the most important step in Tatkal booking. Use UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe) or pre-saved card. Sell ​​through net banking as it can be slow. If the payment fails the first time, try immediately the second time.

Additional Tips:

• Be ready by logging into the app from 9:55 am onwards.
• Do not use VPN or proxy, IRCTC may block it.
• If you are not able to get the ticket then book RAC or Waitlist ticket also, many times it gets confirmed.

Booking Tatkal tickets during festivals and holidays is challenging, but by adopting the 5 smart tricks mentioned above, your chances of success will increase significantly. Timely preparation, fast internet and correct settings – these three things help the most in booking a confirmed Tatkal ticket.