The Indian Railways has presented an update to its ticketing system that is passenger oriented and it will bring relief to the millions of train travelers who are affected by this change across the whole country. The new ruling, which is effective right away, is expected to make the reservation of tickets smother and more adjustable.
With the new rules in place, travelers will have even more facility to alter or write off their reservations, and the last-minute ticket swaps have been made even simpler. All of this is happening Indian Railways is still in the process of making the journey more enjoyable and less booking trouble.
The authorities mentioned that the new system will be a win-win situation not only for the daily riders but also for the long-distance persons who will be traveling by trains, enabling them to reschedule their trips or cancel due to the changes in their plans or emergencies. Moreover, the ticketing system update has come up with more user-friendly online booking options that will work on both, the IRCTC website and the mobile app, improving the overall reservation experience by making it smoother and quicker.
The change in rules has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the travelers as they are calling it a “much-needed relief” in their lifetime as the demand for the passengers is increasing during the holidays and the peak of travel periods. The analysts are of the opinion that these moves will likely lead to an increase in the number of train users and consequently, this will result in higher occupancy and more convenienct rail travel nationwide.
By bringing this change, the Indian Railways has once again underlined its reliance on and commitment towards modernization and passengers’ satisfaction which is in line with the government’s policy of providing better public transport infrastructure.
It is strongly suggested that the passengers go and look at the IRCTC official portal for detailed instructions and eligibility prior to making changes to their bookings.