Indian Railways said to be life line
of Indian Passengers. It is indeed. It is continuously trying in its endeavor
to provide friendly and comfortable services to the rail users in India. In the
old days when steam engines were in use, the reservation was possible from the
journey starting station only. The computerization of reservation system
changed the way the people were planning their journeys. The system not only
replaced the cumbersome manual process where there were possibilities of
manipulations but also has brought transparency in its working.
Presently, railways have centralized entire
reservation system in computerized one except for some remote areas. However,
with making the reservation system available over internet, the gap gets filled
and comes within reach of every passenger. Now people can book as well as enquire about reservation
sitting at their home in front of computer. Indian Railways (www.trainenquiry.com) along with its
subsidiary IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation www.irctc.co.in) and Indian Railways
Passengers Reservation Enquiry (www.indiarail.gov.in)
is offering some of the best services to the commuters in India.
IRCTC: With the launch of IRCTC website (www.irctc.o.in), Indian Railways fulfilled its
commitment to bring all useful information as regards the rail service. The
website provide help in area of booking e-ticket, i-ticket, reservation
enquiry, availability of reservation or cancellation under one roof. However,
in order to avail these facilities, one has register with IRCTC, as an
individual. The registration is free and it is simple process.
Train Running Information: The Indian Railways Train Running
Information website (www.trainenquiry.com)
provides information in the areas of Find, Your Train, Train Arrivals, Train
Departures, Train Time Table, Passing By Trains, Tourist Information, Passenger
Information, Reservation Enquiry, Fares, Special Trains, Platform Berthing,
Other Railways Rules etc. There is no need of registration for availing this
website services or information.
Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry: The Indian
Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry website (www.indiarail.gov.in) is not only very
useful in many ways but is also informative on various aspects of rules etc.
The website is useful for knowing of PNR Status, Train between Stations, Seat
Availability, Fare Enquiry and Internet Reservation. The website also provide
services for Availability at Major Stations, Train Schedule, Tatkal Scheme,
Upgraded Passenger Scheme, SMS Services, Train Berth Availability and
Information for Train Running Information, Train Type Information, View Codes,
Trains at Glance, Rules, International Tourist and Other Railway Websites. The
Railways has also introduced services for reservation on mobile phones.
