Travelling with the Indian Railways is convenient, hassle-free, and probably the best way to reach your destination. However, getting a confirmed seat on a train is often easier said than done.
That’s where ixigo steps in with its user-friendly and smart ‘Same Train Alternates’ feature, designed to improve your chances of getting a confirmed seat on your preferred train.
What is the ‘Same Train Alternates’ Feature?
The ‘Same Train Alternates’ feature on ixigo helps passengers find confirmed IRCTC train tickets by suggesting small yet strategic changes to their journey, such as modifying their boarding or dropping point.
If your selected seat shows a waitlist status, ixigo will not only display the chances of confirmation, but will also suggest alternate options on the same train to increase your chances of a successful booking.
How exactly does ‘Same Train Alternates’ work?
Let’s take an example. Imagine you have to travel from Ajmer to Ahmedabad but are unable to find a seat on this route. What if you could secure a seat from Jaipur to the destination instead? You can book from Jaipur but board from Ajmer, as desired.
This is how ‘Same Train Alternates’ makes the journeys of travellers easier. When you search the seat availability for a destination, the feature automatically searches the available seats at stations that are before the source station or after the destination station. Hence, it provides you with a confirmed ticket for your desired destination.
Steps to use the ‘Same Train Alternates’ feature:
1. Open the ixigo Trains app, enter your origin and destination stations, and search for available trains.
2. Select a train from the list. If the current status shows a waitlist, proceed to explore alternative options.
3. Look for the “Same Train Alternates” option — it will display a ‘CNF Seat’ label.
4. Review the suggested alternatives and choose the one that best suits your travel plans. These options show confirmed seats on the same train by considering different boarding points.
5. Enter passenger details, make the payment, and complete the booking process.
6. You are good to go! Your booking is confirmed.
By using the ‘Same Train Alternates’ feature, passengers can significantly enhance their chances of securing confirmed tickets, even when initial options are waitlisted. This innovative approach simplifies the booking process and offers practical solutions to common challenges faced by Indian train travellers.
Why It Matters?
In most cases, users don’t realise that availability can vary significantly with minor changes in stations. ixigo’s “Same Train Alternates” ensures:
- Higher chances of getting a confirmed ticket
- No need to change trains or travel dates
- Less manual searching and second-guessing
Ideal For:
- Travellers booking last-minute tickets
- Those stuck with waitlisted status
- Anyone who wants to stay on their preferred train and time
Train travel in India is convenient but can often be unpredictable when it comes to confirmed tickets. ixigo’s “Same Train Alternates” provides a smarter way to book — by guiding you with real-time data, predictive insights, and alternate travel routes on the same train.
So the next time your ticket status shows ‘WL’, don’t panic. Use the ‘Same Train Alternates’ option and book confidently with ixigo.
