Is there any chance of ticket confirmation after chart preparation?

Even a Counter Ticket / PRS Ticket or paper ticket issued from a Railways Reservation Counter which remained under WL at the time of charting / chart preparation — cannot get confirmed after charting. Once “Chart is Prepared” — all tickets status are finalized and remain unchanged / frozen.

Can I travel with TQWL ticket?

No, You can not travel with TQWL ticket. If you booked your ticket online and have a waiting list ticket, you will not be able to travel on the train. If you booked your waiting list ticket directly at a railway station ticket counter, you can travel but in no particular seat if none are vacant.

What is the chart preparation time for the train?

Chart preparation time is different for each train and it also depends on whether the train departure time is in the morning or evening. Usually for all trains, chart is prepared 4-6 hours prior to its schedule departure from origin station.

When will the final reservation chart of the train be prepared?

Final Chart Preparation time is 30 minutes prior to the train departs from source station. As announced by Indian Railway, the First reservation chart of the train will be prepared 4 hours prior to train departure time from source station and Second/Final reservation chart of train 30 minutes prior to train departure time from source station.

How many hours before the departure time is charting done?

4. And hence, charting can be done anytime after reservations are suspended. Accordingly for non important trains, charting is done more or less 4 hours before the departure time for trains operating from 12:01 noon to 11:59 midnight. 5.

When is the seat booking chart prepared for a train?

The first chart is usually prepared 4 hours before departure of train from originating station or remote location station. For early morning trains chart is prepared the night before. If the seats remain vacant in first chart, the remaining seats are made available for booking. The final chart is made 30min before departure of train.