IRCTC Vikalp Scheme: Passengers opting for VIKALP while booking tickets through IRCTC do not get confirmation of berths in alternate trains. It depends on the availability of trains and berths. Once confirmed in the alternate train, cancellation charges will be as per your berth / train status in the alternate train.
IRCTC Vikalp Scheme: Getting confirmed tickets during holidays and festivals can be a very difficult task. Even after lakhs of attempts while booking tickets, many times we are not able to get a confirmed ticket. But there is a system called Alternative Train Accommodation Scheme (ATAS), which is also called ‘VIKALP’. It is used to provide confirmed tickets to passengers.
Passengers opting for VIKALP while booking tickets through IRCTC do not get confirmation of berths in alternate trains. It depends on the availability of trains and berths. Once confirmed in the alternate train, cancellation charges will be as per your berth / train status in the alternate train.
You can be transferred to any of the selected alternate trains and depart between 30 minutes to 72 hours before the scheduled departure of the original train that you have booked.
The features of VIKALP
- This scheme has been implemented for all types of trains and categories of passengers.
- The scheme is applicable to all waitlisted passengers irrespective of booking quota and concession.
Under this scheme, you can choose 7 trains.
- Fully WL passengers who have opted for VIKALP should check their PNR status after charting.
- No extra charges will be charged from the passenger, or no refund will be given for the difference in fare.
