Booking process of train journey is easier now!

Train journeys are very affordable as the ticket prices can serve the pocket pinch of every common Indian. India has one of the largest populations in this world and also one of the largest railway networks. There are thousands of trains both local and express that run to different corners of the country and make transport easy for the Indian people. The common people avail these trains everyday to reach their destinations and Indian Railways try to cater them the best service possible.

Reservation has become easy

No longer remains the day when one has to stand in a big queue for a long time to buy the railway tickets. Reserving a berth in the train is just a few clicks away. The online Official website of Indian Railways; that is IRCTC offers tickets that can be bought online. One needs to enter the website and click on the desired train for which they wish to buy the tickets for. They can also check the availability of berths in the train on the desired date they wish to travel for. If they are available, they can book the tickets online. But train tickets are available only 90 days before the departure date of the specific train. If one needs to cancel their tickets later, that is also possible. But there is a minimum cancellation charge that the buyer has to pay for cancellation. But the exact amount of cancellation completely depends on the gap between date of cancellation and the date of journey. Thus, Indian railway seat reservation has become an easy process these days. One can also check the time of arrival and departure of different trains with the help of digital time table available in railway sites.

But one needs to know the fact that even if they book tickets in the waiting list, then the confirmation of journey totally depends on the number of confirmed tickets cancelled. Then only the waiting list tickets get upgraded to the confirmed tickets. If they are not upgraded, then the money is refunded to the buyer of the tickets.

Basic rules of traveling by a train

There are no such basic rules of traveling by a train. But, there are some safety measures that are needed to be taken when one is boarding a train. This is because a large number of people travel through train and there is no safety at all. One needs to keep their luggage and belongings close and do not leave them stranded. There is a high chance of pick pocket or theft in a train. It is always a good idea to lock your luggage and travel. It is also not a very good idea to eat foods supplied by the station vendors. They are unhygienic and not good for health. One needs to carry basic medicines while traveling because a doctor in the move is a rare chance.

Train journeys are affordable and very much enjoyable if you keep in mind the basic safety measures.