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Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme – VIKALP

By Vinay Yadav Updated: 19 May 2020 3 min read Verified Civil Services Notes

The scheme aims to facilitate waitlisted passengers to get an alternative train accommodation within 12 hours of the original train. The waitlisted passeng...

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The scheme aims to facilitate waitlisted passengers to get an alternative train accommodation within 12 hours of the original train.



The waitlisted passengers will get confirmed accommodation in next alternative train if they opt for it while booking..

No extra charges will be paid by the passenger to avail this scheme or any refund provided for the difference of fare.