Application Description

Discover the ease and convenience of booking train tickets with the **Official Mobile App by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC)**. With the newly launched "IRCTC RAIL CONNECT" Android app, you can effortlessly search, select, and book railway tickets anywhere across India, all at your fingertips.

The app introduces a host of new features to enhance your train ticketing experience:

• New users can **register and activate** their accounts directly from the app.
• Enjoy an **optimized registration** process that's streamlined into a minimalistic two-page flow.
• Secure your account with advanced security features such as a **self-assigned PIN** for login, eliminating the need to enter your username and password each time.
• Benefit from **biometric-based login** for added convenience and security.
• Navigate the app easily with an **enhanced dashboard** featuring an integrated menu bar.
• Manage your account and transactions seamlessly directly from the app's dashboard.
• Conduct train searches, check train routes, and inquire about seat availability.
• **Enquire without login** for trains, routes, and seat availability details.
• Utilize the **Any PNR Enquiry** feature to check the reservation status of any PNR.
• Assess **PNR Confirmation Chances Probability** before and after booking to understand waitlisted availability/tickets better.
• Book tickets under various quotas including **Ladies, Tatkal, Premium Tatkal, Divyangjan, and Lower Berth/Sr. Citizen** in addition to the General Quota.
• Divyangjan passengers can enjoy booking train tickets at concessional rates using their Photo Identity Card issued by Indian Railways.
• Take advantage of the **Google Talk Back feature** to assist visually impaired users in booking train e-tickets.
• Access the **Current Reservation** facility for booking train tickets on the go.
• Manage frequent travelers with the **Master Passenger List** feature.
• Retrieve your **forgotten user ID** using the Forgot User ID facility.
• Make use of the **IRCTC e-wallet** for faster and hassle-free transactions.
• Change your **boarding point** easily with the dedicated facility.
• Experience seamless **syncing of tickets** between IRCTC's Official Web Site (www.irctc.co.in) and IRCTC Rail Connect Mobile Apps, allowing you to view, cancel, or file TDR for tickets booked through either platform.
• Monitor the status of train e-tickets booked through authorized Online Travel Agents (OTA).
• Choose from **various payment modes** including BHIM/UPI, e-Wallets, Net banking, Credit and Debit cards for ticket bookings.
• Opt for the **Vikalp scheme** to secure a confirmed berth/seat in an alternate train if waitlisted.
• Link your **Aadhaar** through the mobile app to book up to 12 train tickets in a month.
• View the **Online Reservation Chart** for your train journey.

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Experience a revolutionary online train ticketing journey with the all-new IRCTC Rail Connect Mobile App.

**Registered Office / Corporate Office**

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.,

B-148, 11th Floor, Statesman House,

Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110001

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