Revision of Tatkal Charges for Train Journeys to be Effective From 1stApril 2013 Onwards

            As per announcement made in the Railway Budget 2013-14, it has been decided by the Ministry of Railways to revise Tatkal charges.  These charges will be applicable for journey starting from 01.04.2013 onwards. Now, the Tatkal charges will be realized @ 10% of basic far for reserved Second (2S) class and 30% of basic fare for all other classes subject to minimum and maximum as given below:-



Class to Travel       Minimum Tatkal Charges (in Rs.     Maximum TatkalCharges (in Rs.)

Reserved Second

Sitting (2S)                         10                                                      15

Sleeper                              90                                                      175

AC Chair Car                   100                                                      200

AC-3 tier                          250                                                      350

AC-2 tier                         300                                                      400

Executive                        300                                                       400



 Source:pib