IRCTC CONNECT ANDROID APP

               

                

IRCTC recently launched android mobile app called IRCTC CONNECT Version 1.1 powered by Broad Vision for the IRCTC users. It's a 12MB download and you can easily install this app from google play store for free.

                The feel of the app is good. There is username and password to login. For new users, you can easily ‘Register’ your profile. Using this app, you can book tickets by checking the availability. The features are almost same as the IRCTC website. There are different options available like ‘New Booking’, ’My Bookings’ (where you can check your booked tickets), Cancel ticket. There is an option for Feedback also. Using this feature, you can write your feedback to care@irtctc.co.in. There is another option called Contact us, where you can find all types of contact details to IRCTC. You can also book tatkal tickets.

               

                     While booking a new ticket, there is an option called ‘Preferences’ where you can select your preference like ‘ Book a ticket only if lower birth is available’, ‘coach number’ , ‘Book the tickets only if all the tickets are available in the same coach’ etc., This is just a preference and not an assurance that you get the preferred seat always.

                 Although installing it is easy and helpful for booking of tickets from mobile, there are some drawbacks too. Sometimes the transactions are failed, amount is deducted but ticket is not booked. It would be more helpful if transaction related processes are revised for a better performance of the app. But considering the positives, it is useful for those who wants to enjoy easy mobile train ticket booking.