IRCTC Next Generation e-Ticketing System
Department / Authority: Ministry of Railways & Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp
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What this service does
Official Indian Railways e-Ticketing platform providing online booking of reserved train tickets, Tatkal bookings, live PNR status tracking, train running status, and automated refund management.
Who can use it / Eligibility
All train travelers in India and abroad.
What you'll need (Documents Required)
- 1IRCTC User ID
- 2Aadhaar Card (for increased 24 tickets/month booking quota)
- 3Government Photo ID to be carried during train journey
How it works (Step-by-Step)
- 1Visit irctc.co.in or IRCTC Rail Connect app.
- 2Enter origin station, destination station, journey date, and class (1A, 2A, 3A, SL, CC).
- 3Select train and check seat availability.
- 4Enter passenger names, ages, and berth preferences.
- 5Pay via UPI, debit card, or net banking to receive instant e-Ticket and SMS confirmation.
Book at Indian Railways Computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters at railway stations.
Key Service Facts
Standard Railway fare + nominal convenience fee (₹15 for Non-AC, ₹30 for AC via UPI/Netbanking)
Instant Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS) issuance
139 (RailMadad 24x7)
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