Have you ever been in a last-minute rush to the train station only to discover that all the tickets are sold out? Travelers can now purchase tickets for the Vande Bharat train with a confirmed seat just 15 minutes prior to departure thanks to Indian Railways. Now, for travelers who frequently need flexibility or make last-minute travel arrangements, this move is revolutionary. However, what are the procedures to secure your seat, which trains are available, and how does it operate?
How To Get A Confirmed Vande Bharat Ticket Minutes Before Departure?
Real-time booking is now possible even just minutes before departure thanks to an update to Indian Railways’ Passenger Reservation System (PRS). This is how to purchase a ticket:
- Visit the IRCTC Rail Connect app or website: Open the IRCTC Rail Connect app or go to www.irctc.co.in.
- Sign up or log in: If you are a first-time user, register a new account or use your current IRCTC login information.
- Enter your trip information: Pick the Vande Bharat train, the day of travel, and the boarding and destination stations.
- Verify seat availability: The system will display available seats in real time.
- Pick your class and boarding location: Decide between Chair Car and Executive Class, as well as your boarding location.
- Complete the payment and confirm: Pay digitally and get your e-ticket immediately by email and SMS.
Facility Is Available On These Vande Bharat Trains
- 20631 Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central
- 20632 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Mangaluru Central
- 20627 Chennai Egmore – Nagercoil
- 20628 Nagercoil – Chennai Egmore
- 20642 Coimbatore – Bengaluru Cantonment
- 20646 Mangaluru Central – Madgaon
- 20671 Madurai – Bengaluru Cantonment
- 20677 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Vijayawada
Advantages Of Last-Minute Booking
Travelers benefit from the new facility in a number of ways. By eliminating the need to rely on waitlists or other modes of transportation, it assists people who are making last-minute preparations. Additionally, it guarantees that available seats can be promptly assigned to travelers, hence raising occupancy rates. Crucially, there are no extra fees for last-minute reservations in Vande Bharat trains, and fares are the same as regular pricing.
The Implications For Passengers
Indian Railways has made its reservation process more flexible with this update. It’s now easy for travelers with last-minute modifications to get confirmed tickets. Additionally, the technology supports the larger objective of simplifying services through digital infrastructure and maximizes seat occupancy, particularly between intermediate stops. We anticipate that the Delhi-Bihar route will soon offer this service.
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