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Information about booking train tickets using IRCTC app

Booking of tickets for train running from June 1, 2020 can be done through the IRCTC app

Sentinel Digital Desk

The booking of tickets for train running from June 1, 2020 can be done through the IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) app or website irctc.co.in. Once the app is updated, one has to follow these steps:

*Tap on the login option and enter your user ID, password, and captcha code.

* Tap on 'Plan my journey' option and enter your origin and destination stations

*Select date and tap on 'Search trains'

*Once you tap on the train you want to board, it will show you the available seats

*You can change the coach to see the number of seats available in the class

*Select the date/coach and tap on 'Book now'

*Now enter passenger details in the prescribed boxes and proceed to pay for the fare amount

*Once the payment is successful, you can download the ticket

You can also book your ticket through IRCTC website that can be accessed through website irctc.co.in via any web browser on your phone, tablet, laptop, or PC. Follow these steps to book a train ticket:

*Click on the 'Login' button at the top right side of the screen

*If you do not have an account, register for one

*Now enter your user ID, password, and captcha code to sign in

*Enter the details of your travel such as origin station, destination station, and date of the journey

*Select the train you wish to board and check the availability for each class type

*Once you select your date and reservation class, you can proceed to pay

*Once the ticket is booked, you can download it.