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The IRCTC is a subsidiary of the Indian railways. It stands for the Indian Railway Catering and Travel Corporation. It was started by the Indian railways to handle the Catering and Ticketing. The IRCTC was established in 1999.
The IRCTC online booking can be done through the IRCTC website. First time users have to register first and create a login id to book tickets. The registration has been made compulsory by the IRCTC to avoid bogus bookings.
IRCTC online booking can be done through simple steps
Passengers can book tickets through the IRCTC website in simple steps. After logging-in, the passengers should enter their ‘to and from’ destination stations, date, class of travel and the number of passenger, then a list of suitable trains come up for them to choose from. Upon choosing their preference they asked to make payment. That’s it their tickets are booked.
IRCTC also allows the passengers to check their PNR status, the train time tables, train availability etc. They have recently started a section for flight and hotel bookings also.
The IRCTC website has many programs and schemes for passengers, Such as the loyalty program known as the Shub Yatra. Through this program Passengers can avail huge discounts by enrolling in it.
The IRCTC online booking facility has many advantages, it has made booking railway tickets really fast and easy. Also with it there is no need for passengers to wait in long queues. In case a particular train is booked full or is not available then passengers can easily check for other options on the website itself.