08-07-2017, 01:39 PM
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is a subsidiary of the Indian Railways that manages the restoration, tourism and ticketing operations of Indian railways online. It is known to change the face of the sale of railroad tickets in India. It was a pioneer in booking train tickets based on the Internet through its website, as well as from mobile phones via WiFi, GPRS or SMS. In addition to electronic tickets, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation also offers I-tickets which are basically like regular tickets, except they are booked online and delivered by mail. The status of PNR tickets is also available. Travelers on the Mumbai Suburban Railway can also book seasonal tickets through the website. He has also launched a loyalty program called Shubh Yatra for frequent travelers. Through this program, passengers can benefit from discounts on all tickets booked throughout the year by paying an initial annual fee.
Seeking to facilitate the booking of electronic tickets, he launched a scheme called the Rolling Deposit Scheme (RDS). RDS is an uncomplicated e-ticket booking system that allows passengers to book seats against the upfront money held with the corporation. It has also added flights and booking hotels to its online booking services online.
