Train journeys are liked by one and all in the country, but seldom do people get a Confirmed (CNF) Ticket. Most often they have to adjust with a Waiting List (WL) or Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC). However, all of this can be avoided by checking Train Ticket Availability.

Train Ticket Availability is a service by which one can check all the seats available for booking on a specific train across different Classes. Using Train Ticket Availability, passengers can ensure that the booking is confirmed. Pairing other features like Live Train Running Status and placing a food order in train, along with Train Ticket Availability makes the journey comfortable and fulfilling. 

Checking Train Ticket Availability

We can easily check Train Ticket Availability using RailMitra’s website or the dedicated application available on both Android and iOS. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Go to RailMitra.com or install the application.
2. Select Seat Availability option.
3. Enter Train No., From Station, To Station, Boarding Date and Select Class.
4. Click on Get Seat Availability.
   

You Train Ticket Availability for the selected class would be displayed on the screen.

Ensuring a smooth journey on train

 Check Train Ticket Availability earlier 

The Train Ticket Availability helps in ensuring a Confirmed Booking, but not if you are too late. If you check the Train Ticket Availability too late, the seats would be booked and you would still get WL or RAC tickets.

Checking Train Ticket Availability weeks before the Departure date is a smart decision. Railway starts booking tickets 60 days before the date of Departure. Make sure that you are not too late.

Using Vikalp or Tatkal Schemes

If you have been late at checking Train Ticket Availability, Got a WL or RAC ticket and the Departure date is near, there is no need to panic. There are other alternate ways to book Confirmed tickets.

 1. Tatkal Scheme: 

Railways has a special Tatkal Scheme which allows passengers to book Confirmed tickets just one day before the date of Departure. However the tickets are few and end up getting booked within seconds, so you need to be quick.

Tatkal Scheme initiates at 10AM for AC Classes while for Non-AC Classes it begins at 11AM.

 2. Vikalp Scheme:

Vikalp Scheme is another scheme by the Government where Waiting List tickets are shifted to another train. The passengers are allotted seats in the same class as in the original booking and no extra charges are levied.

Checking Live Train Running Status

What if you reached the station on time to board the train but find that the train has been delayed for 2 hours, leaving you stranded at the platform. This situation could be avoided using the Live Train Running Status feature. 

Live Train Running Status is a service that allows the users to find live details about the train such as expected Arrival/Departure times, Halt timings, Current Station and even the Platform Number. The best thing about this is that the Live Train Running Status provides information in real time with updates almost every minute.

Placing a Food Order in Train

Now that your booking and boarding related issues are sorted, it’s time to place a Food Order in Train. Placing a food order in train has been made extremely easy with RailMitra’s fast, user-friendly and efficient platform. 

With RailMitra, you can not only place a food order in train but also access important Rail Services like checking Train Ticket Availability, Live Train Running Status and PNR Status Check.

Conclusion

In this article we learnt what train ticket availability is and how can we check it efficiently using RailMitra’s platform. We also learnt different services like Tatkal, Vikalp , Live Train Running Status and placing a food order in train.

These services, if used properly, ensure that the journey is comfortable, hassle-free and memorable.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I check Train Ticket Availability?

Ans: You can easily check Train Ticket Availability using RailMitra’s platform. Go to RailMitra.com or install the application. Select Seat Availability option. Enter Train No., From Station, To Station, Boarding Date and Select Class. Click on Get Seat Availability.

• What to do if my Train Ticket is waitlisted just before the journey?

Ans: If it’s one day before the departure date, look for Tatkal ticket booking. If it is later than that, look for Vikalp Scheme or book a ticket on another train.

• Can I order food in train?

Ans: Yes you can easily place a food order in train using RailMitra’s website or application. Go to RailMitra.com or the application, Select Food in Train option, Enter 10-digit PNR Number and click on Order Now. Alternatively you can also order by entering the Train Name/Number, Boarding Date and clicking on Order Now.

• How long before departure can we book a Railway Ticket?

Ans: You can book railway tickets 60 days before the date of departure. Earlier you could do it 120 days before the date of departure, but it has now been amended to 60 days only.