Gone are the days when you had to stand in long queues at the railway counter to book your train tickets in advance. Indian Railways has provided the facility of railway ticket booking online for the convenience of the passengers. However, some of you may feel ticket booking is a daunting task when done on the IRCTC website.
Railofy, an official railway partner, makes booking e-tickets hassle-free and seamless. You can book your train tickets 120 days in advance either on their official website or the mobile application. Read on to understand how to use the Railofy mobile app and their website for IRCTC train ticket booking.
Reasons For Booking IRCTC Train Ticket Through Railofy
Several reasons compel you to use the Railofy platform for Railway Ticket Booking Online.
- The Railofy mobile application is user-friendly and makes the whole process of booking e-tickets seamless.
- You can either print the tickets or download them on your mobile device and show them to the Ticket Collector.
- Before booking the train ticket, look for the availability and timings. Railofy has simplified the inquiry process, and you can easily get information about train schedules and seat availability. You can check the seat availability on the chosen train with just a few clicks.
- With the Smart Recommendation Feature, you can get confirmed train tickets using predictions and alternate train combinations.
- Railofy also offers the Travel Guarantee Feature, which is the first of its kind. This feature offers protection against the Waiting List and RAC for select trains. If your ticket is not confirmed, you will get a cashback of Rs. 3000.
- You get a full refund instantly on cancellation of the train ticket.
Procedure For Railway Ticket Booking Online Using Railofy
Here is a step-by-step guide for railway ticket booking online using the Railofy platform
- Access the Railofy website or download the mobile app on the Google Play Store or App Store.
- Go to the ‘Book Train Tickets’ option
- Fill in the details like
- Departure Date
- Travel Class
- Source
- Choose the Indian Railway Train based on the details provided. The Smart Recommendations Feature helps you with the best options with the highest chances of confirmation.
- Fill in the passenger details. Mention whether the passenger is a child, adult, or senior citizen. Give berth preferences.
- Login using IRCTC user ID. If you do not have an IRCTC user ID, you can create one by accessing the IRCTC website, i.e., www.irctc.co.in
- Now, continue to complete the payment to book your tickets. If you need protection against the Waiting List and RAC, you can also opt for Railofy’s Travel Guarantee before proceeding with payment.
- On completion of the train ticket booking process using IRCTC login details, you will be redirected to the Railofy Website.
- You can either print your ticket or download it to your mobile device.
Checking Live Train Running Status
Having up-to-date information about live train running status, i.e., the arrival and departure time at different stations, delays, if any, etc., can prevent a lot of confusion and help you make plans accordingly. With advanced technology, the live running status of your train ticket can be obtained with a few clicks.
Passengers can now use the IRCTC live train ticket status feature to find out the route, the time taken to cover the distance, and the arrival and departure time of the train at various stations. Railofy provides you with the real-time and accurate status of train tickets.
Several apps are available to check the live train running status, but apps approved by IRCTC are the ones that provide real-time and accurate details. The Railofy app for checking the status of train tickets approved by IRCTC and powered by the National Train Enquiry System and provides reliable information.
Procedure to Check Live Train Ticket Status
There are various ways provided by Railofy to check the live train running status, like departure and arrival time at different stations, delays, if any, etc.
Through Mobile App
Railofy mobile app will give you the arrival and departure status at the railway station already crossed as well as at the upcoming stations. To get the status using the app, you will have to
- Enter the train name or number.
- Select the date and the station at which you need to know the arrival and departure times.
The live train status will appear on your device. Whether you are traveling on the train or not, you can get the status. This will be of great help if you have to receive somebody at the station and want to be on time.
Through WhatsApp
You can also get the live train running status through WhatsApp. You will have to save the Railofy Whatsapp number 9881193322 to your contact list. Whenever you need to know the live train running status, go to the chat window on the Railofy Whatsapp number and enter the PNR Number (A 10-digit number assigned to every train ticket booked on IRCTC), and the live train running status will be shown on your mobile device.
FAQs
Is having an IRCTC account mandatory for booking train tickets online?
Yes. Having an IRCTC account for booking train tickets online is mandatory. You will need the IRCTC User ID even if you are booking train tickets on travel websites like Railofy also.
Is it necessary to print the train ticket?
You can print the train ticket on booking through the Railofy website or mobile application. However, you can also download the ticket and show the e-ticket to railway authorities.
What is the Travel Guarantee Feature provided by Railofy?
The travel guarantee feature provided by Railofy is protection against waiting list and RAC. If your ticket is not confirmed, you get a cashback of Rs. 3000, and the same will be credited to your bank account.
What is the information provided on the live train running status?
The live train running status feature provides the following information
- The current position of the train
- The arrival and departure times at different stations (both already covered and expected)
- Delay information in real-time.
