The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a redesigned version of its train ticket booking website, introducing several upgrades aimed at making online reservations faster, smoother, and more user-friendly. The revamped platform is designed to improve performance, especially during peak booking periods such as Tatkal reservations.
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IRCTC Launches Revamped Ticket Booking Website
The new website offers faster page loading, increased booking capacity, and a simplified interface with fewer pop-ups and CAPTCHA interruptions. These changes are intended to reduce delays and improve the overall booking experience for millions of passengers.
Among the key additions is a seat preference feature that allows passengers to indicate their preferred berth or seat during booking. A new fare calendar enables users to compare ticket prices across different travel dates, while unified seat availability displays vacancies across multiple classes on a single screen, making it easier to compare options.
The upgraded portal also supports multiple Indian languages
The upgraded portal also supports multiple Indian languages and integrates concession booking services for eligible passengers, including Divyangjan, students, and patients, into a single interface. These enhancements are aimed at improving accessibility and simplifying the reservation process.
The website revamp is part of Indian Railways’ broader digital modernisation programme to strengthen online services and handle higher passenger demand more efficiently. Officials expect the upgraded platform to provide a more reliable and convenient booking experience for rail travellers across the country.
