General QnAs regarding IRCTC

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One passenger gets a confirmed ticket and other passengers on the same ticket remain waitlisted (WL 1) after chart preparation. Are we allowed to board the train?

If the ticket booked online on IRCTC has a WL (waiting list) status, does it get automatically cancelled if it doesn't get confirmed?

In Indian Railways, can I board trains like rajdhani even if my status is not confirmed?

The current reservation status of my ticket is in waiting list (WL 3, WL 4, WL 5, WL 6). What are the chances of confirmation of my ticket?

My PNR status is showing booking status WL18, PQWL, and current status is showing 'confirmed,' but berth details are missing. Did my ticket get confirm?

Which waiting list is cleared first GNWL, TQWL, RLWL, RSWL, RQWL or PQWL? Can RLWL status tickets get confirmed easily?

RAC:

If my reservation status is RAC, does it mean the seat has been confirmed? Does an RAC ticket get cleared when the chart is prepared?

I have booked a ticket for Rajdhani / Duronto express which is RAC 25. Am I entitled to get any seat just like other trains, if the ticket is not confirmed?

Is irctc e-ticket with RAC status considered a valid ticket or not? Are people allowed to travel on RAC tickets on Indian Railways?

What is the seat arrangement of a RAC ticket for a female passenger travelling alone?

Chart preparation:

What does chart preparation in indian railways mean? When is charting done for a train in indian railways? What to do if my name does not appear in chart?

Tatkal & Premium tatkal:

What does TQWL mean? What is the fastest payment option on IRCTC to buy Tatkal tickets? What are some tips for booking tatkal ticket on IRCTC website?

I have a ticket in general quota which is in waitlisted status. Should I book tatkal ticket or wait for waiting list ticket to get confirmed?

Is it allowed to travel in Indian Railways if we have a waiting list tatkal ticket? Can my waiting list tatkal ticket get confirmed? Can we cancel a "Tatkal waiting list" ticket? What should I do if I have booked a confirmed tatkal ticket but I have to cancel my trip? Is there any possible way that I can get a tatkal ticket for sure online? What is premium tatkal quota? Can I get waiting list ticket in premium tatkal quota? How much fare is charged for ticket booked under premium tatkal quota? Can I cancel premium tatkal ticket?

Cancellation & Refund:

How much cancellation charge is levied if I cancel my confirmed ticket? How much cancellation charge is levied if I cancel my waiting list / RAC ticket?

How much cancellation charge is levied if I cancel my paritally confirmed ticket i.e. some passengers are having confirmed status while others have RAC or waiting-list status?

How can I cancel counter (PRS) ticket for night trains? The reservation counter usually closes at 8 p.m. and chart might not get prepared by that time.

Will I get refund if I cancel a tatkal waiting list e-ticket before chart preparation? Can we cancel only one passenger in train ticket? Can I get a refund if my train is running late?

I missed my connecting train because my current train arrived 5 hours late. Can I get a refund on my onward journey ticket?

How to cancel the ticket after chart has been prepared? How much time does it take to get refund after filing TDR in indian railways?

Others:

I have a proper confirmed ticket which I booked over the counter. Do I still need to carry any identity proof?

I somehow deleted the irctc sms received on my mobile. I don't even have ticket printout but I know my coach and berth number. Will I be allowed to travel in indian railways?

Which is the best berth to choose in the 3A/SL class on Indian trains?

How can we change the passenger name on the ticket? Can any relative of passenger travel on the same ticket on his behalf?

How do I identify whether a PNR number is actually true or not? Is PNR number on indian railways tickets unique? Is it ever reused? Can I know whether a online ticket is booked on my name if I don't have any details like PNR status? In how much advance can I book ticket of any train? Can I file a case against indian railways if my train got delayed?

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