To reduce this burden and increase the chances of confirmed travel, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched an initiative known as the Vikalp Scheme. This service aims to ensure that more seats are utilised across trains and that fewer passengers are left stranded during high-demand seasons. Indian Railways Suspends Platform Ticket Sales at 15 Major Stations for Diwali and Chhath Puja 2025 To Control Festive Rush; Check Full List.