Rly passengers on wait list to get alternate accommodation

Come November and passengers on waiting list will be able to get confirmed accommodation as the Ministry of Railways has decided to launch a scheme called Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme (ATAS) – Vikalp. The scheme will be launched on November 1.

“The Vikalp scheme is being launched on <g data-gr-id="26">pilot</g> basis only for the tickets booked through <g data-gr-id="27">Internet</g> on two sectors i.e. Delhi-Jammu and Delhi-Lucknow routes. Based on the feedback, it will be provided on PRS and also on other sectors. At present, the scheme is being implemented only across mail/express trains of <g data-gr-id="25">same</g> category,” stated the Railways Ministry’s release. 

The ministry will not charge extra from passengers and no refund shall be provided for difference of fare. Also, the scheme is applicable to all waiting list passengers irrespective of booking quota and concession. In pilot <g data-gr-id="21">phase</g> the scheme will be available on few pre-designated trains in the above sectors only.

“Under this scheme, waiting list passengers will be given choice to opt for ATAS scheme,” the release said.