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The Indian Railways has very huge networking system connecting all parts of the country. This is regarded as the largest network in India and the second largest network in Asia. People in India depend on trains for their main traveling mode. Hence the trains in India are always crowded and it is very difficult to get tickets easily.
With the increasing demand, the railway offers additional trains and routes such as Jan Shatabdi, Jansadharan, Rajya Rani, Vivek Express, Super Fast, Mail, Sampark Kranti, Garib Rath, Rajdhani, Duronto, Shatabdi and Semi High-Speed, and extends the routes of certain trains. In addition, it also runs special trains and seasonal trains to help people travel comfortably.
Tatkal Booking Online
Indian Railways facilitate the passengers to book tickets in advance say about 3 months earlier to get tickets easily. Though advance ticket booking is available, sometimes travelers in some cases have to travel in short notice. To get tickets during emergency time, IRCTC has facilitated IRCTC Tatkal ticket booking ticket. Through this facility the passengers can book their tickets in short notice by paying extra money.
Nevertheless, Indian Railways tatkal tickets can be booked through the website twenty-four hours before the departure of the scheduled train. Formerly refunds on cancelation of Tatkal tickets were not made, but from July 1st 2016 you will get 50 percentage of the train fare on Tatkal tickets. One can book the tickets by logging into the website and choosing the option tatkal. So book your tickets and travel merrily during emergencies too.
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