So many online platforms to do your railways booking – IRCTC website, Indian Railways site, travel portals not to mention over-the-counter tickets from agents and railway station ticket counters! It is but surprising that though newer trains have been added to the list yet the passenger count is only increasing by the day. You won’t get confirmed tickets if you do your railways booking in the eleventh hour or a couple of days ahead of your departure. In such a case, IRCTC and Indian Railways facilitate the guests find their PNR Status online. A dedicated railway phone is also run to facilitate guests get PNR status over the phone and even via SMS. The process of searching PNR status online is easy.
So, how do you go about doing your railways booking at the IRCTC website? Visit the ticket reservation page. As you proceed confirm the train name and the station names displayed. This is followed by entering of personal details such as names of passenger(s), age, sex and berth preference for each. IRCTC and Indian Railways provide 30% discount on railways booking to senior citizens. Do note that in tatkal reservation no discounts are offered even to senior citizens; additional charges are levied.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Trains List and PNR Status
When booking railway tickets online at the IRCTC or Indian Railways website, you will certainly have a look at the trains list, especially if you do not know which trains cover your chosen destination. At the IRCTC website it is during the booking process that list of trains covering your destination gets displayed. At the Indian Railways site, trains list can be viewed as per availability. For example, you can view the availability for top 100 booking stations with just a click of the mouse by clicking on the related link. Similarly tatkal trains list of 100 booking stations as per availability can also be viewed.
Those who are budget travelers and want to go on an India tour can opt for Bharat Darshan package offered by IRCTC. With just Rs. 500 per person everyday, you avail a whole lot of facilities during your trip.
Not yet got a confirmation of your train ticket? Visit the IRCTC site or Indian Railways site to check your PNR status. You won’t get a confirmation until it is a day or two away from the travel date. PNR status with confirmed coach and berth can be viewed a couple of hours before the train’s departure.
Those who are budget travelers and want to go on an India tour can opt for Bharat Darshan package offered by IRCTC. With just Rs. 500 per person everyday, you avail a whole lot of facilities during your trip.
Not yet got a confirmation of your train ticket? Visit the IRCTC site or Indian Railways site to check your PNR status. You won’t get a confirmation until it is a day or two away from the travel date. PNR status with confirmed coach and berth can be viewed a couple of hours before the train’s departure.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Tatkal Train Tickets
Do you know that travel portals like Zoomtra.com have tied up with Indian Railways and IRCTC to facilitate travelers buy train tickets online? Of course, you can also buy train tickets directly from the Indian Railways or IRCTC website. If you have not booked tickets in advance there is no assurance that you will easily get confirmed reservation. In such a situation, you can go for the tatkal reservation scheme offered by Indian Railways. This facility is also available at the IRCTC site.
How do you buy train tickets via tatkal? The booking counter opens at 8 AM; you can book a ticket two days in advance of the actual date of journey. You will have to pay extra for the tickets; it varies from class to class. For example, a maximum of Rs. 15 for second (sitting), Rs. 150 for sleeper/AC chair car, and Rs. 300 for AC 3 tier/2 tier/executive is charged. Yes there is no guarantee that you get a confirmation provided the waiting list is not too long. So, it will be wise on your part to book your train tickets several days ahead. Before booking, you can check seat availability at IRCTC and Indian Railways site.
How do you buy train tickets via tatkal? The booking counter opens at 8 AM; you can book a ticket two days in advance of the actual date of journey. You will have to pay extra for the tickets; it varies from class to class. For example, a maximum of Rs. 15 for second (sitting), Rs. 150 for sleeper/AC chair car, and Rs. 300 for AC 3 tier/2 tier/executive is charged. Yes there is no guarantee that you get a confirmation provided the waiting list is not too long. So, it will be wise on your part to book your train tickets several days ahead. Before booking, you can check seat availability at IRCTC and Indian Railways site.
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