Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Indian Railways Introduces Last-Minute Booking Facility
Indian Railways has started a new service called Current Booking.
This lets people book train tickets even if they missed their usual booking time.
You can book tickets online through the IRCTC website or app, or offline at the station.
You can do this from four hours before the train leaves until 30 minutes before it departs.
The fare is the normal ticket price, and there are no extra charges.
This service is available for all types of train classes, including AC and Sleeper.
It's great for people who need to travel suddenly or in an emergency.
Indian Railways introduces Current Booking facility for last-minute train travel.
Tickets can be booked online via IRCTC or offline at station counters.
Booking window is from 4 hours before departure until 30 minutes before departure.
Normal ticket fare applies; no Tatkal charges are levied.
Facility is available across all classes, including AC and Sleeper.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Introduced a last-minute booking facility for train travel
- When
- Not specified (recently introduced)
- Where
- Across all railway stations in India
- Why
- To help passengers secure seats at the last minute if available
- Facility Name
- Current Booking / Current Availability
- Booking Window
- 4 hours before departure until 30 minutes before departure
- Booking Methods
- Online (IRCTC website/app) and Offline (station counters)
- Fare Type
- Normal ticket fare (no Tatkal charges)
- Available Classes
- All classes, including AC and Sleeper
