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Train Ticket Booking Opening Date for 1st April 2026

Advance Booking Status

60-day advance reservation

Booking Opened On

Saturday, 31st January 2026

8:00 AM IST

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Train tickets for 1st April 2026 become available exactly 60 days before departure from the train's origin station.

Tatkal Booking Window

Emergency booking option

If you miss advance booking, Tatkal tickets open 1 day before your journey date on Tuesday, 31st March 2026:

AC Classes (1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC)

10:00 AM IST

Sleeper & Second Sitting (SL, 2S)

11:00 AM IST

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your booking questions for 1st April 2026 answered

Advance train ticket booking for 1st April 2026 opens on Saturday, 31st January 2026 at 8:00 AM IST, which is 60 days before journey date.

You can book Tatkal tickets on Tuesday, 31st March 2026 - AC classes at 10:00 AM IST and Sleeper/2S at 11:00 AM IST.

  • Login to IRCTC at 7:45 AM
  • Have passenger details ready (name, age, gender, berth preference)
  • Ensure payment methods are active
  • Keep train number and journey details prepared
  • Use a stable internet connection

This is a regular weekday with normal demand patterns. However, popular routes can still fill up quickly, so booking early is recommended.
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