IRCTC stands for Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. It is a subsidiary of the Indian Railways, and it handles the catering, tourism, and online ticket booking services of the Indian Railways.
IRCTC provides a wide range of services to passengers, including online train ticket booking, tatkal ticket booking, e-ticket cancellation, PNR status enquiry, train schedule enquiry, and many more. Passengers can use the IRCTC website or mobile app to access these services.
To book train tickets through IRCTC, you need to create an account on the IRCTC website and provide your personal details. Once you have an account, you can search for trains, check availability, and book your tickets using various payment methods such as debit/credit cards, net banking, or e-wallets.
IRCTC also offers tourism packages and services, including luxury train tours, budget tours, and custom tour packages. Additionally, it provides catering services to Indian Railways passengers, including meals, snacks, and beverages.
IRCTC has made train ticket booking and other services much more convenient for passengers, and it has played a major role in digitizing the Indian Railways system.