I was searching availability of this train for tomorrow and noticed one interesting thing.
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Availability in general quota:
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Train Number Train Name Date
(DD-MM-YYYY)...
more... Source Station Destination Station Quota Code
29060 SURAT INTERCITY 15-02-2011 AHMEDABAD JN SURAT GENERAL
S.No. Date (DD-MM-YYYY) Class - 2S Class -CC
1 15- 2-2011 AVAILABLE 130 AVAILABLE 17
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Availability in Tatkal
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Train Number Train Name Date
(DD-MM-YYYY) Source Station Destination Station Quota Code
29060 SURAT INTERCITY 15-02-2011 AHMEDABAD JN SURAT TATKAL
S.No. Date (DD-MM-YYYY) Class - 2S Class -CC
1 15- 2-2011 AVAILABLE 30 AVAILABLE 10
2 22- 2-2011 AVAILABLE 34 AVAILABLE 10
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Even though 130 berths are available in General quota, there have been 4 bookings in tatkal quota. Some people just take it for granted that if they have to book 2 days before journey, they have to book in tatkal quota only and don't bother to look at general availability.