IRCTCmobile

IRCTC mobile is a new feature provided by Indian Railway with which IRCTC transactions can be carried out through mobile. Through this system one can navigate, save ticket details and also book tickets. For this first you have to register with IRCTC. Once you put your mobile number you are applicable for IRCTCmobile.

              

For this you need a java-enabled mobile phone or smart phone. General Packet Railway Service (GPRS) service should be activated on phone. You should also have cash card or credit card. For starting with it you have to first download IRCTCmobile on your mobile.

Once you are registered with IRCTCmobile you will receive message containing a link for IRCTCmobile download. You will also receive a PIN on your cell phone  after registration. On clicking this link it is downloaded on your mobile, you have to install it. After that you have to activate it. For this you have to enter PIN code. This is used for login. After that you can also change PIN whenever you want. CDMA mobile users cannot take advantage of this feature. Once you are registered with IRCTC mobile you can:

     
   a) Book tickets

   b) Check fare

   c) Check ticket availability

   d) View Train Details

   e) View Train Routes

    f) View booked tickets

                    If you forget your password and your phone is locked after putting three incorrect passwords tries, you will receive message displaying ‘Your IRCTCmobile is locked’. You have to just can call IRCTC customer care. You are requested to provide required information. After verifying you receive unlocking code. You have to select ‘unlock’, put the code you received. After this you IRCTCmobile is unlocked successfully.

Reservation Rules Indian Railway

Indian railway is always busy in welfare of its employee and passenger. It used to keep happy to them by introducing various plans. Its passenger can take advantage of different schemes like, Tatkal Scheme, FAQ list, circular Journey tickets, Upgraded Passenger List etc. However there are some rules which have to be followed while booking ticket.

Every passenger who wants to reserve a ticket for the berth or seat should purchase ticket from local Railway Reservation Office or an Authorized Travel Agency only.

For all trains and for all classes one can book ticket maximum 90 days before and the reservation is valid only for the day of departure of train. One passenger can reserve only six tickets at a time and that is only if all six people are travelling in same train. A passenger can submit one requisition form at a time.

Indian Railway also provides accommodation but only if the necessary ticket is reserved. The passenger who reserves the first can take advantage of it. The railway guarantees the compensation for the nuisance, loss, or extra carriage charge during the journey.

The reserved ticket indicates the time of train departure. However it is printed in 90 days advance passenger are subjected to conform the time of the fixed day from respective station.

The Railway gives concession to senior citizens. Yet it is allotted to every person. It means one should fill the requisite form for that. The senior citizen should carry proof of age while traveling through train. The proof should be produced with the ticket on demand.

If any passenger who has reserved ticket misses the train then the IR is not liable for the compensation.