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Never miss your train booking window

A free email reminder the day your train's 60-day advance booking (ARP) window opens — and for Tatkal. No IRCTC login, set it in 2 minutes.

See it first

When does your window open?

Enter a journey date to see your exact booking dates and a live countdown. Then let us remind you when it's time.

Journey Date

Booking opens based on the train's origin station departure date.

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Select a journey date to see booking windows

How it works

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Set your route

Origin, destination and travel date — takes about a minute.

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We track the window

We calculate your exact T-60 (ARP) date automatically — no maths, no diary.

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Get your reminder

An email lands the moment booking opens. Tap through and book a confirmed seat.

Two windows we watch for you

Most confirmed seats come from the advance window. We remind you for both.

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Advance booking (ARP)

Opens 60 days before your journey at 8:00 AM IST. This is where confirmed seats are won — our main reminder.

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Tatkal

Opens 1 day before — AC at 10:00 AM, Sleeper at 11:00 AM IST. A last-minute backup when advance is full.

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No IRCTC login needed

We never touch your account — just your email and route.

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Exact-time alerts

8:00 AM for ARP, 10/11 AM for Tatkal — to the minute.

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Free forever for 1 route

No card, no trial. Add more routes any time.

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Track every journey

Set up all your regular trips and we watch each one.

Everything for a smoother booking

Free tools and guides to go with your reminders.

Free tools

Booking Window Calculator

Your exact T-60 & Tatkal dates.

Tatkal Countdown

Live clock to the next Tatkal window.

Tatkal Charge Calculator

The Tatkal premium on your fare.

Refund Calculator

Your exact cancellation refund.

Guides

articleTatkal Tips And Tricks articleTatkal Booking Rules articleTrain Outside Booking Window articleTatkal Refund Rules articlePremium Tatkal articleTatkal Booking Time articleTatkal Charges articleHow To Book Tatkal Ticket Fast

Frequently asked questions

How does the booking reminder work?

Tell us your route and travel date. Train Genie calculates your T-60 advance booking date (60 days before the journey, when IRCTC opens booking at 8:00 AM IST) and emails you the moment the window opens — so you log in and book a confirmed seat instead of a waitlist.

Do you need my IRCTC username or password?

No. Train Genie never asks for your IRCTC credentials. We only need your email and your route — we send a reminder, you book on IRCTC yourself.

Is it free?

Yes — one route is free forever, with no credit card and no trial period.

Does it work for Tatkal too?

Yes. Alongside the T-60 advance booking (ARP) window at 8:00 AM IST, you can get Tatkal reminders — AC classes at 10:00 AM IST and Sleeper at 11:00 AM IST, one day before travel.

Set your reminder in 2 minutes

Stop tracking dates in your head. We'll email you the exact moment your window opens.