How TQWL is different from CKWL (Tatkal waiting list)?

The terms TQWL and CKWL are essentially the same in context, but they differ only in the nomenclature used over time.

Historical Context

• CKWL was the original abbreviation used for the Tatkal waiting list before December 2016135.

Change in Nomenclature

• In December 2016, Indian Railways changed the abbreviation from CKWL to TQWL, which stands for Tatkal Quota Waiting List135.

Functionality

• Both CKWL and TQWL refer to the waiting list for tickets booked under the Tatkal quota, which is an emergency ticket booking service that opens 24 hours before the train's departure.
• If a Tatkal ticket is cancelled, the waitlisted ticket under TQWL (or previously CKWL) is directly confirmed without going through the RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) status135.

In summary, TQWL is not different from CKWL in terms of functionality; it is simply the new name given to the Tatkal waiting list after the change in December 2016.