When is reservation chart vacancy published?

Reservation chart vacancy is published typically 4 hours before a train's scheduled departure. For trains originating from a major station, the chart is usually prepared at 8 PM the night before departure.

How to check chart vacancy online?

To check chart vacancy online: 1) Enter train number or name, 2) Select journey date, 3) Enter From and To station codes, 4) Choose travel class, 5) Click Check Chart Vacancy. You'll see real-time coach-wise vacancy status.

What is vacancy chart in railway?

Vacancy chart (chart vacancy) shows the list of empty berths in a train after the reservation chart is finalized. It includes coach-wise, class-wise, and berth-wise information about seats available for current counter booking at the station.

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Q: What is railway chart vacancy?

Railway chart vacancy refers to the empty berths and seats that remain unoccupied after Indian Railways prepares the final reservation chart for a train. These vacant berths can be booked at the station's Current Booking counter after chart preparation.

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What is Chart Vacancy?

Chart Vacancy refers to the empty or unoccupied berths/seats that remain available after Indian Railways prepares the final reservation chart for a train. When the chart is finalized, some booked seats may become empty due to passenger cancellations or no-shows.

These vacant berths are then available for booking at the station's Current Booking Counter, providing last-minute travelers an opportunity to secure confirmed seats even after the chart is prepared.

When to Check Chart Vacancy?

The best time to check chart vacancy is:

4-6 hours before departure — when chart is first prepared
1-2 hours before departure — after last-minute cancellations
At the station — check the physical chart on coach boards

Understanding Vacancy Status

Available

Confirmed seats are available for booking at current counter.

RAC

Reservation Against Cancellation — may get berth if another passenger cancels.

Waitlist

No confirmed seats. Confirmation depends on cancellations.

Charted

Chart has been prepared. Remaining empty berths are chart vacancies.