IRCTC Updates: PNR, Latest Railway Announcements, Alerts And More

IRCTC Updates: PNR Status, Announcements, Latest Alerts, And More

IRCTC or the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is an organisation that provides catering services to the prestigious Indian Railways. IRCTC is the only organisation with the legal authority given by the Indian Railways to provide catering services to them. IRCTC functions in four major segments. They are- internet ticketing, catering, packaged drinking water, travel, and tourism. Recently, the website also posted a net profit of ₹.272.60 crores. IRCTC is a central public sector enterprise that is wholly owned by the Government of India under the administrative control of the Railway Ministry.

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IRCTC: Latest Alerts, PNR Status, Announcements, and More

All passengers wishing to travel must note that due to Maintenance activity there will be unavailability of the Booking and Cancellation for the All node from 00:00 hrs to 06:00 hrs, effective September 30, 2019. Other updates include the lucky draw schemes for users wishing to opt for BHIM/UPI payment mode. There has also been an update on the E-ticket cancellation refund process which is now fully automatic with no human intervention, making the online experience much smoother for passengers. There has been another update effective from the 1st of September, 2019. A Convenience Fee will be charged for online booking of tickets through IRCTC. A ₹15 + GST will be charged for Second Sitting (2S) and Sleeper (SL) class tickets and ₹30 + GST for all other classes. An update has also been issued for smoother PNR operation.

IRCTC has recently come up with a new number 139 - Rail Sampark that helps solve queries regarding PNR status, accommodation availability, current train running position, PRS ticket cancellation and fare inquiry. This PNR train number shall help you in checking the booking status of your train ticket. It allows you to check whether the ticket has been confirmed, is on the waiting list (WL) or under reservation against cancellation (RAC). The PNR number of your train ticket can also be checked on the official IRCTC website i.e.: http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/PNR/PnrEnquiry.html or on Paytm or via an SMS ‘PNR’ or call to the number 139.

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