Frequent filling of captcha will reduce the hassle.
The biggest change in the new website is related to Captcha. Captcha, pop-ups and distracting elements appearing on the screen during ticket booking have been reduced. With this, users will be able to complete the ticket booking process without interruption. This will save a lot of time, especially during Tatkal bookings.
On the existing website, users often face the problem of filling Captcha many times, which increases the time of booking. In the new beta version, this problem has been removed to a great extent. Also, the unnecessary pop-ups and flashing graphics have also been removed, which will improve the user experience.
Seat availability of all classes will be displayed simultaneously
At present, many times users have to check seat availability by choosing different classes. The beta website will show Sleeper, 3AC, 2AC, Chair Car and other available class seats on a single screen. This will make it easier to decide which class seats are available and passengers will be able to quickly choose the class of their choice.
This feature will be especially beneficial for passengers who check multiple class options before booking. Now they will get all the information on a single screen, which will save time and make it easier to make a booking decision.
Ticket booking will be faster than before.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has reduced the number of extra steps required while booking tickets. That is, the entire process from train selection to payment will be completed in less clicks than before. This will save time and also reduce the load on the server.
Many unnecessary steps have been removed to speed up the checkout process. According to railway officials, a fully functional version of the new portal will be available in a few months as it is being integrated with the Passenger Reservation System (PRS).
Frequent travellers will benefit greatly.
The new feature will prove to be very useful for passengers who often travel by train. In the beta website, the option of Saved Passenger Details will be available. This means that there will be no need to re-enter the name, age, gender and other details of the passengers every time they book a ticket.
The existing IRCTC website also has the facility of Master List, which works to save the information of the passengers. This feature has been further improved in the new beta version, which will make repeat booking even easier. This feature can be especially helpful during Tatkal bookings, when every second is precious.
What will be the benefits for the passengers?
After the arrival of the new beta website, ticket booking can be easier than before. It will take less time to book tickets due to less Captcha, fewer steps and faster process. With the passenger details saved, the need to fill in the information again and again will be eliminated.
New Delhi: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will soon launch the new version of the IRCTC Rail Connect Mobile App. Initially, it can be made available among limited users for testing. Railway officials say that the fully upgraded website will be available to the general public in a few months, as its backend Passenger Reservation System (PRS) is also being upgraded.
Conclusion
IRCTC's new beta website has the potential to completely transform the online train ticket booking experience. Four major changes like reduced captcha, all class seats together, faster checkout and save passenger details can prove to be game-changers for passengers.
These features will be of great benefit especially during Tatkal bookings.
However, the Railways has clarified that the fully functional new portal will be available only in a few months as its backend system is also being upgraded. If you often book tickets from IRCTC, then you must take advantage of this soon-to-come beta version.
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