How to book train tickets online in IRCTC?

In this pandemic time, Traveling has been quite a difficult thing to do. Many people got stuck in
their places because there is no traveling facility. After lot of days, Indian Railways has started
working again and many people have finally went to their hometowns. So today we are going to
see How to book train tickets online in IRCTC.

First of all, IRCTC means Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. It is handled by
Indian Railways, Ministry of Railways, and Government of India. IRCTC provides services like
ticket booking, catering and tourism services. Even though Indian Railways handle this platform,
But Government of India holds the majority of its ownership.

These are the services included in IRCTC.

1. Online Ticketing.
2. Tatkal Scheme.
3. Catering and Hospitality
4. Tourism
5. Train Operations.

What are the Covid-19 Rules given by IRCTC?

As mentioned above, Because of the pandemic the situation has been quite difficult. Even though
the trains are operating around. The Safety of the passengers has been the major concern for the
Indian Railways. So they have initiated some Covid-19 Rules which should be followed by the
passengers.

As a part of the Onboard Booking by ticket checking staff of fully waiting list tickets will not be
permitted and UTS which means Unreserved tickets shall be permitted only for limited trains
only.

To contain the Virus, The Indian Railways have provided no linen blankets and curtains will also
be provided inside the trains. There will be catering services to passengers through the E-catering
facility.

Ready-to-meals, Packed items, Packaged drinking water bottles, tea and other beverages will be
available for the passengers.

Indian Railways have requested all the passengers to wear face masks at the stations and during
the journey as well. The Passengers will be permitted inside only those who are found
asymptomatic in thermal screening. Passengers are advised to strictly follow the health protocols
of the destination state or the Union Territory.
Major Trains running in India in Covid-19 Times.

Name Duration Destination

Darbhanga Jn Pune Jn Special
Jabalpur Shmta Vd Katra
Special
Shmta Vd Katra Jabalpur
Special
New Delhi Sht Special
Habibgunj Shtabdi Special
Howrah Jn Ranchi Special
MGR Chennai Ctl Ksr
Bengaluru Shtabdi
Kanpur Central New Delhi Sht
Special
Kathgodam Shatbdi Special
Bhopal Jn Partapgarh Jn
Superfast Special
Bhubaneswar New Delhi
Special
Mgr Chennai Ctl H
Nizamuddin Duronto
Korba Kochuveli Special
Tiruchchirapali Chennai
Egmore Express
Secunderabad JN Festival
Special
Shalimar Secunderabad Jn Ac
Special
Santragachi Jn Pune Jn
Special
Howrah Jn Puri Special
Vishakapatnam H Nizamuddin
Special
1 day 14hours 33minutes
1day 4hours 10minutes
1 day 7hours 50minutes
8hours 55minutes
8hours 55minutes
7 hours 10minutes
5hours
5 hours 20minutes
5 hours 20minutes
13 hours 45minutes
23 hours
1 day 4hours 10minutes
1 day 20hours 25minutes
5hours 30minutes
6hours 50minutes
1 day 1hours 50minutes
1 day 8hours 45minutes
8hours 50minutes
1 day 9hours 30minutes
Darbhanga to Pune
Jabalpur to SVDK SHMATA
VD Katra
SVDK SHMATA VD
KATRA to Jabalpur
Habibgunj to New Delhi
New Delhi to Habibgunj
Howrah JN To Ranchi
MGR Chennai CTL to
Bengaluru
Kanpur to New Delhi
New Delhi to Kathgodam
Bhopal JN to Partapgarh JN
Bhubaneswar to New Delhi
MGR Chennai to Nizamuddin
Korba to Kochuveli
Tiruchchirapali to Chennai
Egmore.
Guntur to Secunderabad
Shalimar to Secunderabad
Santragachi to Pune
Howrah to Puri
Vishakapatnam to
Nizamuddin.

How to Sign Up for a new Account in IRCTC?

If you haven’t created an account on IRCTC. Then follow these simple steps to Sign up for an
account on the platform.

How to book train tickets on IRCTC through website?

To book your train tickets on IRCTC website, This is how you need to do it.

1. Open the Web Browser and Visit https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

 2. After getting into the official IRCTC Website, Click on the Register Button to create an
IRCTC Account.
3. You have enter your details which includes Username, Password, Name, Date Of Birth,
Mobile Number, Email Address, Your Residential Address. After filling in the details
you have to agree to the terms and conditions. You will have an IRCTC Account now.
4. Enter your Username, Password, and Captcha Code in the home page and Sign in.
5. You will be redirected to another page, Where you will need to enter your Source and
Destination and Select the Journey Date and Click on Find Trains Option.
6. Select the train you wish to have a seat on and also choose the class of the coach. Click to
check availability of seats and fare of that particular train.
7. If the seats are available, Then proceed to book your ticket by clicking on Book Now
Option and Fill your details which must include your Name, Age, Gender and Berth
Preference.
8. Scroll down to the bottom and enter your Mobile Number and the Captcha Code. Click
on Continue Booking.
9. You have to make the payment. Select your Payment Option- choose the preferred option
from the credit card, debit card, Net Banking, UPI and other sources.
10. After the payment is done successfully, You can download the ticket. You will also
receive an official SMS on your registered Mobile Number.

How to book train tickets on IRCTC app?

If you want to book a train ticket on your smartphone, Then Download The IRCTC Rail Connect
app on your Google Play Store or Apple Store. You have to register with IRCTC before you
begin to use the app. To book the ticket via the IRCTC Mobile App, Follow the Steps below.

1. Install IRCTC Rail Connect, and Login with your credentials.

2. Click on Plan My Bookings on the homepage, Enter departure station and designation
information and enter the date on which you wish you to travel and then click on Search
Trains.
3. A list of Trains, and their timing of departure and also the availability of the stocks will
be seen. The availability will be based on classes like Sleeper Class, A/C, and many
others
4. Click on the class which will reveal the price of the ticket. Once you choose your train
and class, Click on the Passenger Details.
5. Remember you can add members up to six adults and two infants in one booking. Fill the
details and accept the terms and conditions by clicking on the check boxes. Click on
Review Journey Details.
6. Just Go through the train information, Class Details, and the passenger information. If
you are satisfied, Click on Proceed to Pay after filing the CAPTCHA Code which will be
shown at the bottom of the page.
 7. You can pay using your Mobile Wallets like PayTM, PhonePe and others. Debit Card,
Credit Card or Net Banking. Once the payment is done, You can find the tickets in the
transaction history.

IRCTC Cancellation Charges:

If you are cancelling the ticket because of some reasons. Let us remind you that there will be
cancellation charges.

1. If a confirmed ticket is cancelled online more than 48hours in advanced of the schedule
departure of the train. The Charges for the class of tickets are as follows.
2. Rs 240 will be deducted for AC first class or executive class
3. Rs 200 will be deducted for AC two tier or first class
4. Rs 180 will be deducted for AC three tier or AC Chair Car or AC 3 economy class
5. Rs 120 will be deducted for sleeper class
6. Rs 60 will be deducted for second class

FAQS:

1)Is IRCTC Booking Open?

Yes, IRCTC Special Train Tickets booking is open. The Railways had resumed their limited
passenger services from May 12th onwards with Special Trains departing from Delhi and
Additional 80 trains are also included now.

2)What is train booking time?

The Booking for trains are allowed from 12:20am to 11: 45PM on all days including Sundays as
well. The Tickets will be issued through one of the payment mode which is provided on the
payment page.

3)Can I Book a train ticket without IRCTC Account?

No, You should have an IRCTC Account for booking the train ticket. Even though there are
many other platforms which will help you to book train tickets but they all will be redirected to
the IRCTC to finalize the confirmation of your train ticket.

4)How many tickets can be booked through IRCTC?

A maximum number of Six Berths or seats can be booked a time for a specified journey between
the destinations. An individual user can only book a maximum of Six Tickets in one Calendar
Month.

5)Which site is best for booking train tickets?

There are many platforms by which you can book an train ticket. Here are some of the best train
ticket booking platforms.

1. MakeMyTrip
2. PayTM
3. RailYatri
4. EaseMyTrip
5. Goibibo

6)How many days before the train ticket can be booked?

You can reserve your tickets before 60days in Advanced which excludes the date of journey at
the train starting station.

So these are all the details of How to book a train ticket through IRCTC. Follow the simple steps
which we have mentioned above. We will get back to you with more details.