IRCTC Launches New Beta Website with Faster Ticket Booking, Cleaner Interface After 20 Years
IRCTC has launched the beta version of its redesigned ticket booking website with faster booking, cleaner interface, simplified navigation and improved passenger experience after more than 20 years.
New Delhi: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched the beta version of its revamped ticket booking website, marking the first major redesign in over two decades, the Ministry of Railways announced on Wednesday. The new portal offers faster ticket booking, a cleaner interface, simplified navigation and an improved user experience. Users can access the beta version through the existing IRCTC website and share feedback before the final version is rolled out in the coming weeks.
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IRCTC Unveils Revamped Ticket Booking Website
The beta version of the new IRCTC website is now live and can be accessed through the existing IRCTC website using a dedicated link available on the homepage.
The launch is part of the Ministry of Railways’ broader initiative to modernise India’s digital ticket booking infrastructure and improve the overall passenger experience.
The redesigned website marks the first major overhaul of the IRCTC platform in more than 20 years since its original launch in 2002.
MNIT Students Contributed to the New Design
According to the Ministry of Railways, the redesign was inspired by suggestions from students of the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT).
The students interacted with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and shared ideas to make the website more user-friendly.
Several of their recommendations were incorporated into the new platform, and the students also participated in the design process.
Faster Booking and Simpler User Experience
The upgraded beta website introduces several improvements, including:
- Cleaner and modern interface
- Simplified navigation
- Streamlined ticket booking process
- Removal of unnecessary captchas
- Removal of pop-ups
- Removal of flashing graphics and other distracting elements
These changes are intended to provide passengers with a smoother and faster booking experience.
Seat Availability Across All Classes
The new website now displays seat availability across all travel classes, allowing passengers to compare options more conveniently.
The booking process has also been shortened by reducing the number of checkout steps.
In addition, saved passenger details make repeat bookings quicker and easier.
Beta Version Open for User Feedback
The Ministry of Railways said the beta version has been launched to collect feedback from users before the final version is released.
Suggestions received during the trial period will be used to refine the platform, and additional improvements will be incorporated in future updates.
Integration with New Passenger Reservation Engine
The revamped website will also be integrated with the new Passenger Reservation Engine (PRS), which is currently being upgraded.
The Ministry said the reservation engine powers train bookings across multiple applications and required extensive redevelopment while ensuring uninterrupted services.
The fully integrated new IRCTC portal along with the upgraded Passenger Reservation Engine (PRS) is expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched the beta version of its redesigned ticket booking website, introducing a cleaner interface, faster booking process and improved navigation after more than 20 years. Developed with inputs from Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) students and supported by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the platform will gather user feedback before its full rollout and will be integrated with the upgraded Passenger Reservation Engine (PRS) in the coming weeks.
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