tatkal from the right begining is a big nuisance. People have invented so many jhugads to bypass entire including manipulation by staff and Chinese software. as a result one hardly gets reservation during peak seasons. Agents are earning as much as double of actual freight during vacation season. In nut shell an ordinary person never gets Tatkal. It is reserved for touts only. Railway can enroll applications from all passengers without payment in the morning say between 10 to 11 ay. M.ThDraw a lottery and inform passengers by 11.30. can pay and book the ticket more
It is true that, Railway has become corruption adda, it can not be improved without political will power. Again, politics in India is nurturing corruption. It has become topmost earning enterprises. We have the right to see, what comes next. more
No politician can remove corruption from India. There is judiciary also for stay orders, bails and unlimited adjournment. Privatization in a big way is the solution. UK is small country. They have atleast 4 private railway companies. No service sector should be under the Govt. including roadways, hotels etc. more
Lottery system are also vulnerable to manipulation without proper checks and balances. Railway can implement foolproof certified software applications which are available off the shelf. more
IR should find ways to avoid manipulations by Agents or other entities to protect the interest of hapless passengers. This is sheer corruption and black money generation. IRCTC earning good profit and why can't they invest in upgrading their software. more
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By Kv Venkata Chalam
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