TQWL stands for Tatkal Quota Waiting List, which was formerly known as CKWL. It is a waiting list for tickets booked under the Tatkal quota, which is a facility provided by Indian Railways to passengers to book their tickets just one day before the date of journey. The seats earmarked for Tatkal ticket bookings fill up very fast, and within minutes, the waiting list process begins. TQWL tickets directly get confirmed and do not go through RAC status, unlike GNWL. During chart preparation, general waiting list (GNWL) is preferred over Tatkal waiting list (TQWL), and therefore, Tatkal waitlisted tickets are less likely to get confirmed.