Indian Railways increases Tatkal charges – Increased by Rs 10 – Rs.100 for various classes.
Indian Railways has announced increase in Taktal ticket charges from the minimum train passenger fare will go up from Rs 10 (in the reserved second sitting) to Rs 100 (in the highest executive category).
The maximum reservation charges for A.C. Third Class, has been increased from Rs.350 to Rs.400. The minimum charges have been increased from Rs.250 to Rs.300. For the Second Class A.C., the maximum Tatkal reservation charges have been increased to Rs.500. The minimum charges have been increased to Rs.400. There are no changes of rates for the Second Class Seating coaches.
The revised rates will be applicable from December 25, 2015.
| Class of Travel | Minimum Tatkal Charges (in Rs) | Maximum Tatkal Charges (in Rs) |
| Second (sitting)Sleeper | Earlier 90 Earlier 175 | Revised 100 Revised 200 |
| AC Chair Car | Earlier 100 Earlier 200 | Revised 125 Revised 225 |
| AC 3 Tier | Earlier 250 Earlier 350 | Revised 300 Revised 400 |
| AC 2 Tier | Earlier 300 Earlier 400 | Revised 400 Revised 500 |
| Executive | Earlier 300 Earlier 400 | Revised 400 Revised 500 |
