Why am I not able to book tickets on IRCTC?

Railways have made new rules for passengers who have not booked tickets for a long time due to COVID. Such people will have to first verify their mobile number and email to buy tickets from IRCTC portal. Only then, they will be able to get the ticket.

Is the any timing for IRCTC booking from online?

Service Hours: Booking through Internet is allowed from 00:20 AM to 11:45 PM (Indian Standard Time) on all days including Sundays. Service hours are liable to be changed without prior notice.

Can we book train ticket just before 30 minutes?

IRCTC Now Lets Users Book Train Tickets 30 Minutes Before Departure!

What is IRCTC downtime?

With the introduction of the new system on September 20, IRCTC’s main server will be closed for 45 minutes only—from 2345 hours to 0030 hours. With this development, the passengers can now avail e-ticketing facility for an extra 15 minutes.

Is online waiting ticket allowed in train?

They are not allowed to board the train. If detected traveling in the train, they shall be treated as passenger traveling without ticket as per extant Railway Rules.

Can we book train tickets now?

Now, you can book train tickets online from the comfort of your home. And it’s not just the train tickets booking system that has been revolutionized. All other services such as checking the PNR status, live train status, train schedule, and train availability are easy-to-use as well.

What is the current booking timing?

Current Ticket means Ticket booked after Charting but prior to departure of train. Current booking closes 15 minutes prior to departure. it is available at either originating station or where there remote location is. available for any vacant full or part for any class and provided to needy passengers.

Can I book train ticket after 12 am?

A: Yes. IRCTC’s reservation facility is available in the night except from 11:45 pm to 12:20 am, every night. Reservation through counters stops at 8:00 pm on all days except on Sundays; PRS counters closes at 2 pm on Sundays.

What is the minimum time before booking train tickets?

Q: How early can I book Indian Railway train tickets? A: The Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for all classes of General Quota tickets is 120 days prior to the date of your journey. In the case of Tatkal and Premium Tatkal tickets, bookings are open only one day prior to the date of journey.

Can I book ticket before 1 hour?

Indian Railways will now allow booking and cancellation of tickets till five minutes before the train leaves the station.

Why is IRCTC website so slow?

IRCTC is the only website avilable for booking online train tickets so too many users are used to book train tickets only through this website. Due to problem in server capacity,too many visitors for booking tickets, too many members login in same time may cause the server slow.

Can I book train ticket at midnight?

Online booking of train tickets are allowed from 00:20 am to 11:45 pm (Indian Standard Time) on all days including Sundays, according to IRCTC.