Ready Reckoner to Train Travel in India
Travel in the Indian Subcontinent can be daunting to those who are not used to the sheer size and diversity of the country. Everywhere, the traveller encounters milling masses of people in a constant state of motion. India has a varied topography across its spread and the Indian Railways do a superb job of linking the country.
The efficiency of Indian Railways has been a subject of considerable debate – but when one considers the statistics involved 115000 km of tracks, daily traffic of 30 million passengers and 3 million freight, 16 geographical zones, 1.5 million employees and over 8000 stations the undeniable fact is that the Railways are India’s lifeline.
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation IRCTC have developed a website www.irctc.co.in for the benefit of rail passengers. The website provides updated information about trains, major stations, running time, distances and passenger amenities on trains. The traveller can from the comfort of his armchair, plan his travel, book, modify or cancel tickets and even avail of the IRCTC package tours along popular tourist destinations. The website provides detailed time tables, distance between stations and passenger fares at the click of a mouse.
FAQS Regarding eTicketing
1. What are the acceptable proofs of Identity to be carried at the time of travelling on an eticket?
Acceptable IDs are Voter’s ID , PAN card, Passport, Aadhar card, Driving License or ID cards issued to State or Central Government employees
2. Is the printed copy of eticket mandatory?
As per amended regulations, the screen dump of the e- ticket reservation on laptop, mobile or I Pad is admissible.
3. What document should be carried by passengers in case of partial cancellation
In case of partial cancellation against multiple booking, the passengers continuing their travel should carry fresh copy of ERS.
4. Will I get a refund in case I cancel a TATKAL reservation?
There are no refunds in case of cancellation against a TATKAL reservation.
5. Can I book an eticket if I am staying abroad?
It is possible to book a rail ticket from outside India. The foreign currency equivalent of ticket charges will be charged to the passenger.
6. How do I cancel a ticket booked by an agent?
Tickets booked by agents should be cancelled through the agent
7. Are there any special tour packages for foreign tourists:
Indian Railways operates train tours like the Palace of Wheels, Buddhist Circuit Tours, and Golden Triangle tours exclusively for foreign tourists.
For more information about IRCTC tickets Online Booking Services, Please visit our Indian Railways website at http://www.mustseeindia.com
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