What if my ticket is not confirmed after chart preparation?


What if my ticket is not confirmed after chart preparation? If the ticket booked online on IRCTC has a WL (waiting list) status, does it get automatically cancelled if it doesn't get confirmed? Yes, the tickets booked online by irctc website get cancelled automatically if all passengers on the ticket remain waitlisted even after preparation of chart.


How many hours before train chart is prepared?

As mentioned above, generally, the train chart preparation time is precisely 4 hours before the train departure. The final chart contains your information like name, age, gender, allotted berth, coach, and more. Trains scheduled to run their final chart at midnight are prepared at 8 PM of the previous evening.


What is the meaning of drop after charting?

Names of the Passengers who are left out fully(all the passengers in the transaction) on waiting list after chart preparation,their names will be dropped and will not appear in charts. They are not allowed to board the train.


Can tickets be confirmed after charting?

The passengers can easily check the chart vacancy and confirm their tickets before the train departs. Here is a list of a few steps to check the seat availability after the chart preparation online for the last minute travellers : Visit the official website of IRCTC.