Booking train tickets through IRCTC can still be challenging, mainly because brokers control much of the process.
The government has made Aadhaar card mandatory for booking tickets, but even now, many people find it hard to book Tatkal tickets on their own.
However, booking Tatkal tickets is not impossible. By making a few smart changes in your IRCTC account, you can save time and book tickets more easily.
Most delays happen while entering passenger details and making payments. Avoiding these delays can greatly improve your chances.
Use the Master List for Faster Booking
If you travel frequently, creating a master list in your IRCTC account is essential. The master list stores all passenger details, so you don’t have to enter them every time you book a ticket.
You can add up to 12 passengers per account.
This is especially helpful for Tatkal bookings, where every second counts.
How to create a master list:
Log in to the IRCTC website or app.
Go to the My Profile or Master List section.
Click Add Passenger and fill in details like name, age, gender, address, phone number, and ID number.
Once done, passenger details are automatically filled during booking, saving valuable time.
Use the IRCTC Wallet for Quick Payments
After filling passenger details, the next challenge is payment. Normally, you need to enter a PIN or OTP, which takes extra time.
If you deposit money in your IRCTC wallet in advance, you can skip this step and book tickets instantly.
Final Tip
By setting up a master list and using the IRCTC wallet, most of the time-consuming steps are removed.
This makes it much easier to successfully book Tatkal tickets, even when the system is busy.
