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AI-generated illustration for representational purposes only. Indian Railways has started ticket bookings for the upcoming Christmas holiday season, allowing passengers to reserve their seats in advance. The initiative aims to help travelers avoid last-minute rush and ensure a smoother travel experience during the festive period. How to book train tickets on the IRCTC websiteVisit the official IRCTC website: www.irctc.co.inLog in with your IRCTC credentials. If you don't have an account, you can register by providing necessary details.On the homepage, enter your source and destination stations, travel date, and class of travel.Click on 'Find Trains' to view available options.Select your preferred train and class, then click 'Book Now.'Enter passenger details and proceed to payment.After successful payment, your e-ticket will be generated, and you can print the reservation slip. How to book train tickets using the IRCTC Rail Connect mobile appDownload and install the IRCTC Rail Connect app from the app store.Open the app and log in with your IRCTC credentials.Enter your source and destination stations, travel date, and class of travel.Tap on 'Search Trains' to view available options.Select your preferred train and class, then tap 'Book Now.'Enter passenger details and proceed to payment.After successful payment, your e-ticket will be generated, and you can view it within the app. Important note on Aadhaar authentication Starting October 1, 2025, Indian Railways has mandated Aadhaar authentication for booking reserved general tickets during the first 15 minutes after the general reservation window opens for any train. This policy applies to both the IRCTC website and mobile app. Passengers are encouraged to link their Aadhaar numbers with their IRCTC accounts to benefit from early booking privileges and to comply with this new requirement.Live Events Advance reservations encouraged Passengers planning to travel during the Christmas holidays are advised to book their train tickets early through the official IRCTC portal or railway booking counters. Early reservations are expected to reduce crowding and ensure availability of preferred trains and classes. Passenger convenience Officials said the advance booking facility is part of Indian Railways’ efforts to enhance passenger convenience during peak travel periods, especially festivals, when demand for train travel typically rises.(With inputs from PTI)Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onindian railways christmas ticket bookingirctc train ticket bookinghow to book train tickets onlinechristmas travel india 2025book train tickets on irctc websiteirctc rail connect app bookingfestive season train tickets indiaadvance train reservation indiaindian railways holiday train bookingsecure train seats online india (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onindian railways christmas ticket bookingirctc train ticket bookinghow to book train tickets onlinechristmas travel india 2025book train tickets on irctc websiteirctc rail connect app bookingfestive season train tickets indiaadvance train reservation indiaindian railways holiday train bookingsecure train seats online india(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless
