Booking a train on IRCTC is definitely a task in itself. Only if you are patient and have time, go for it, else refer to these 5 steps for a better IRCTC experience.
Let’s get you started:
1. Plan well in advance
We all know train tickets are usually available 60 days to 120 days in advance, so go for booking date alerts with the ixigo trains app so you know when to start off with the booking procedure. The feature leaves you with enough time in hand to get a received ticket by booking at the earliest available time slot.
2. Access to real-time data
While booking, one needs to take care of several things such as routes, station codes, and schedules. If you have the ixigo trains app, all these things will be taken care of; you will be able to access real-time data on schedules, seat availability, routes, and fares.
3. The Magic Autofill button is all you need
Want to book IRCTC train tickets for your family? No worries, use the Magic Autofill button that lets you pre-enter booking details and just at the tap of a button fills it up on the browser.
This, in turn, enhances your chances of getting confirmed tickets as soon as the gates open (preferably 10:00 AM).
4. How to know whether your train is on time?
If you don’t want to end up spending hours on the platform just to confirm whether your train is on time, check out the live running status of your train on the ixigo trains app. The feature lets you track your train, real-time! In fact, PNR prediction for trains is another feature on this app that lets you know your seat no., journey date, destination station name etc. All you have to do is enter 10 digits unique PNR number, which is there on your train ticket.
5. Say yes to travelKhana
If you are done with pantry food, you can have your favourite meal delivered to you. You can choose from a selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the TravelKhana app. It delivers meals in over 2000 trains in India (all main stations are covered). You have to pay cash on delivery when you get your meal.
Take a note of these 5 steps for a better IRCTC experience and enjoy your train journey.
Happy holidays! 🙂
