Booking train ticket in India is all set to get a major facelift. Taking into account the needs of «tech-savvy" traveler, and embrace some modern techniques, the same methods of the new era, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have unveiled new swanky mobile portal them - irctc.co.in/mobile, reports Times of India.
In simple words , the users now can book railway tickets from your mobile phone itself , clicking the link to the mobile portal , mentioned above. Considering that a major chunk of the masses in India is well connected through the internet on their mobile phones , this move by IRCTC seems practical. After completing the initial registration and subsequent software download , users can get down to make rail reservations. Once the reservation is in, users receive rail ticket booking details , such as the number of data PNR, travel date and number of the train , among others.
Interestingly , users are requested to not get a printout of e-ticket, as if prompted to do otherwise . The report confirms that the virtual message that users will receive once you're through the reservation will be equivalent to the printed e-ticket will reproduce when asked for . The report states , "Therefore , with the virtual message , passengers would not have to take a printout of the e- ticket to be carried with them. Showing the reservation message of the confirmed ticket on their mobile during travel will be sufficient . Internet is required on mobile phones to book tickets through mobile . "
The service has rolled out a huge chunk of users , and those who were not able to access should be able to do so soon
In simple words , the users now can book railway tickets from your mobile phone itself , clicking the link to the mobile portal , mentioned above. Considering that a major chunk of the masses in India is well connected through the internet on their mobile phones , this move by IRCTC seems practical. After completing the initial registration and subsequent software download , users can get down to make rail reservations. Once the reservation is in, users receive rail ticket booking details , such as the number of data PNR, travel date and number of the train , among others.
Interestingly , users are requested to not get a printout of e-ticket, as if prompted to do otherwise . The report confirms that the virtual message that users will receive once you're through the reservation will be equivalent to the printed e-ticket will reproduce when asked for . The report states , "Therefore , with the virtual message , passengers would not have to take a printout of the e- ticket to be carried with them. Showing the reservation message of the confirmed ticket on their mobile during travel will be sufficient . Internet is required on mobile phones to book tickets through mobile . "
The service has rolled out a huge chunk of users , and those who were not able to access should be able to do so soon