As per announcement made in the Railway Budget 2013-14, it has been decided by the Ministry of Railways to revise Tatkal charges. These charges will be applicable for journey starting from 01.04.2013 onwards. Now, the Tatkal charges will be realized @ 10% of basic far for reserved Second (2S) class and 30% of basic fare for all other classes subject to minimum and maximum as given below:-
| Class to Travel | Minimum Tatkal Charges (in Rs.) | Maximum Tatkal Charges (in Rs.) |
| Reserved Second Sitting (2S) | 10 | 15 |
| Sleeper | 90 | 175 |
| AC Chair Car | 100 | 200 |
| AC-3 tier | 250 | 350 |
| AC-2 tier | 300 | 400 |
| Executive | 300 | 400 |
