Indian Railways ‘Vikalp’ scheme for wait-listed passengers launched: All you wanted to know in 5 points

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In yet another good news for Indian Railways passengers, a new scheme called 'Vikalp' has come into effect that promises a lifeline for those who do not manage to get tickets of their choice at the first try – for latest updates check indianrail.gov.in, irctc.co.in. Here are the 5 most relevant points for passengers about Indian Railways 'Vikalp' scheme: (PTI)

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1. The most important takeaway from Indian Railways 'Vikalp' scheme is that waitlisted train passengers can get confirmed accommodation in the next alternative train if they choose that option while booking their tickets online initially. As per the scheme, waitlisted passengers would be given option of getting confirmed accommodation in the next train running on the route. No extra charges will be levied on the passenger or any refund provided for the difference of fare. (PTI)

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2. Indian Railways says the new scheme ‘Vikalp’ will take off in trains running on Delhi-Lucknow and Delhi-Jammu sectors on pilot basis. Through this scheme, Indian Railways aims to achieve the twin objectives of providing confirmed accommodation to waitlisted passengers and ensure optimal utilisation of available accommodation. (Reuters)

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3. If a passenger opts for the Vikalp scheme while booking tickets online, he/she will get SMS alert on mobile phone about getting confirmed accommodation in alternative train. While there is a huge demand for train berths in certain sector round the year, some routes witness increased rush during festive season. (PTI)

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4. Indian Railways says the name of the passenger who has been provided accommodation in the alternative train will not figure in the waitlisted charts of their original train and added a separate list of passengers transferred in alternative train will be pasted along with the confirmed and waitlist charts. (PTI)

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5. Indian Railways says the 'Vikalp' scheme will be available only for tickets booked through internet for six months and option will be limited to Mail and Express trains on the two selected routes. Indian Railways added that it will extended the schemes to other routes and also to the reservation booking counters after getting the feedback. (PTI)