Book train tickets in a snap: Railway Minister announces new website

Book train tickets in a snap: Railway Minister announces new website

IRCTC New Website: There is big news for train travelers. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that a new IRCTC website will be launched on July 15; it will be faster and more modern than ever before.

IRCTC New Website: Indian Railways is set to introduce a major change for the millions of passengers who book train tickets. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday, June 11, that a brand-new IRCTC website will be launched by July 15. The Minister shared this information while interacting with students at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) in Jaipur.

What makes the new website special?

It is often observed that the IRCTC website slows down due to heavy traffic during festivals or 'Tatkal' ticket booking periods. The platform is being upgraded to resolve this issue faced by passengers. Speaking to *The Indian Express*, a senior railway official stated that the new website will incorporate several superior, faster, and modern features compared to the previous version. The primary objective is to make the online ticket booking experience seamless, secure, and excellent for users.

How will passengers benefit?

Superfast speed: Thanks to new technology, the website will load faster, and ticket booking will take less time.
Modern interface: The website's look and layout will be more user-friendly, making it easy for the average user to navigate.
Improved functionality: Tasks ranging from ticket cancellations to checking refund status will be handled much more smoothly than before.