This article provides tips for securing train tickets during the festive season, when trains are typically crowded. The key takeaway is that travelers can book confirmed tickets using the 'Current Ticket Booking' service, available on the IRCTC website or at railway counters. This service allows travelers to book seats that become...
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available shortly before the train's departure. The article also mentions the 'Tatkal Booking' system, which allows for last-minute bookings with a higher fare, as well as the 'Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme (ATAS)' which allows passengers to be notified if a seat becomes available on another train on the same route, enabling them to transfer their waiting ticket to a confirmed one.