Vikalp Scheme is a good idea
Indian Railways Vikalp scheme is implemented for passengers of all train types and classes. The scheme is applicable to all waiting list passengers irrespective of booking quota and concession. Under this scheme, passengers can opt maximum 5 trains. Vikalp opted passengers who booked in waiting and remain fully wait listed after charting will only be considered for allotment in the alternate train.
Fully waiting passengers opted for Vikalp should check PNR (Passenger Name Record) status after charting.
No extra charges shall be taken from passenger or any refund shall be provided for difference of fare.
Wait listed passengers of original train shall not be allowed to board the original train if allotted alternate accommodation.
Passengers once provided alternate accommodation in alternate train will be treated as normal passengers in alternate train and will be eligible for up gradation.
In rare situations, passengers who have been provided alternate accommodation might get dropped/re-allotted in alternate train due to last minute change in composition of the alternate train at the time of chart preparation. So, passengers who have been provided alternate accommodation should check PNR status also after preparation of charts of the alternate train for final status.
When Vikalp opted passenger opts to cancel, after he has been given an alternate accommodation, he will be treated as a confirmed passenger and the cancellation rules will apply accordingly.
No refund for difference of fare between the original train and the alternate train, including Tatkal charges, will be given to re-allocated passengers.
Once an Vikalp opted passenger has been allotted alternate accommodation, journey modification will not be permitted.
If required, the passenger will have to cancel the ticket and book a fresh ticket for modified journey.
When a passenger who has been allotted alternate accommodation has not performed his journey in the alternate train, he can claim for refunds by filing a TDR request.
Train list once selected under Vikalp scheme cannot be changed. more
Fully waiting passengers opted for Vikalp should check PNR (Passenger Name Record) status after charting.
No extra charges shall be taken from passenger or any refund shall be provided for difference of fare.
Wait listed passengers of original train shall not be allowed to board the original train if allotted alternate accommodation.
Passengers once provided alternate accommodation in alternate train will be treated as normal passengers in alternate train and will be eligible for up gradation.
In rare situations, passengers who have been provided alternate accommodation might get dropped/re-allotted in alternate train due to last minute change in composition of the alternate train at the time of chart preparation. So, passengers who have been provided alternate accommodation should check PNR status also after preparation of charts of the alternate train for final status.
When Vikalp opted passenger opts to cancel, after he has been given an alternate accommodation, he will be treated as a confirmed passenger and the cancellation rules will apply accordingly.
No refund for difference of fare between the original train and the alternate train, including Tatkal charges, will be given to re-allocated passengers.
Once an Vikalp opted passenger has been allotted alternate accommodation, journey modification will not be permitted.
If required, the passenger will have to cancel the ticket and book a fresh ticket for modified journey.
When a passenger who has been allotted alternate accommodation has not performed his journey in the alternate train, he can claim for refunds by filing a TDR request.
Train list once selected under Vikalp scheme cannot be changed. more
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I do not know as to who comes out with this kind of 'Vikalp' ideas. Not even 0.0001% of passengers looking for reserved accommodation will opt for it. more
May 24
An encouraging suggestion. The Railway Management is requested for suitable consideration in this regard. more
May 23
I felt it very clumsy and not practical. However to reduce the woes of passengers to some extent and improve profitability of railways, they may try to make more carriages available and increase the no. of those with more bookings of reservations. Extra bogies should accommodate passengers travelling from terminus to terminus to avoid entraining and detraining of passengers. For this if certain passenger’s reservation coach has to be changed that should be informed to passenger on his/her mobile phone.
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May 24
