A network covering
63, 140 route kms (as on March 31, 2002), the Indian
Railways traverse the length and breadth of the country.
Even though the railways have been divided into zones
for better management and functionality, the railway
reservations or the process for booking train tickets
is centrally computerised. Operating 14,444 trains
daily, the IRCTC or Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
Corporation Limited, ensures that train schedule and
train timings remain prompt. In effect, Indian Railways
is the largest railway system in the world to be functioning
under a single management.
The most cost efficient mode of transport, Indian
Railways enjoy preference over other public transport
systems. Used extensively for passenger and freight
transfer, Indian Railways proves itself the forerunner
in the transport sector as the most affordable, convenient
and well connected network. With thousands of railway
stations across the country, superior safety standards,
lower environmental hazard and relatively low train
fare, Indian Railways is the first choice for transfer
goods and commodities.
While the Indian Railway booking system has always
been well organised, one immensely crucial step has
been the launch of the IRCTC website, making all processes
related to Indian Railways a breeze. Besides allowing
online booking of rail ticket (s), it offers everything
from railway map to railway ticket fare to timetable
of train (s). A complete railway enquiry system is
in place, with a click of the mouse allowing one to
access / check the Indian Railways timetable, railway
ticket availability and booking for any sector besides
complete online train ticket reservations. Visitors
to the website can use it not only for railway ticket
reservation / booking but also to find out ticket
availability and ticket confirmation or PNR status
for any ticket on any train within the Indian Railways
network.
With various seating arrangements like AC 1 tier,
AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC Chair Car, Sleeper and General
in most long distance trains and another range of
seat availability in the metro trains within urban
areas, the Indian Railways offers a plethora of choices.
Travellers can take their pick and enjoy the convenience
and affordability of this mode of transport.
Indian Railway Zones
Northern Indian Railways
Southern Indian Railways
Eastern Indian Railways
Western Indian Railways
Central Indian Railways
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