Quota definitions for the train:
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All trains should have a tab for specifying the quotas for the train and the berth allotment logic for the train. This shall help users to figure out more on their WL status or how to make smart bookings. The inputting of the data can be a collaborative effort from all admins.
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more... have tried to put across the following illustrative example for Train 6339 Mumbai Nagercoil Express.
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[Illustrative and actual may vary]
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6339 CSTM-NCJ Exp has following quotas:
GN, PQ, RS and RL quotas for PUNE, SUR, GR
(Exact Number of berths can be specified, if known)
Tatkal available as CSTM to NCJ quota in all classes
Train composition : SL-10, 3A-1, 2A-1
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The berth allotment logic is as follows (for all classes):
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Ticket Source Station : From CSTM (incl) to Pune (excl)
Ticket Destination Station : From Salem (incl) and beyond
Tickets issued from following quotas in this order of availability:
(1) GN quota
(2) PQ
Once both quotas are full, passengers are placed under GNWL.
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Ticket Source Station : From CSTM (incl) to Pune (excl)
Ticket Destination Station : From Gulbarga (excl) to Salem (excl)
Tickets issued from following quotas in this order of availability:
(1) PQ
Once the quota is full, passengers are placed under PQWL.
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Ticket Source Station : From RL-station (incl) to next RL-station/Ticket Destination (excl)
Ticket Destination Station : any
Tickets issued from following quotas in this order of availability:
(1) That particular RL quota
(2) PQ
Once both quotas are full, passengers are placed under RLWL.
Note: Previous RL quota not used to book. Each RL quota has a different RLWL.
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Ticket Source Station : From CSTM (incl) to Pune (excl)
Ticket Destination Station : Upto Last RS quota station (GR) (incl)
Tickets issued from following quotas in this order of availability:
(1) Any RS quota (in order of smallest to largest)
Once all quotas are full, passengers are placed under RSWL.
Note that a common RSWL is being maintained for all RS quotas.
