Jan 16, 2003 05:20 PM
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(Updated Jan 16, 2003 05:22 PM)
I got a bit Adventurous and decided to get my railway reservations on the web using the Indian railways website https://indianrail.gov.in . this required me to register on their website, one page form, very simple to fill up, I must admit that the validations on the form were very good. Though they have to add some more cities to the list.
I also took the courage to give them my credit card details, knowing that they are a PSU fills ur mind with fear of misuse.
I had to book a bombay delhi ticket. After the registration I went thru the process of finding the train and the type of seats that I wanted, and then proceeded to book it.
they sent me a email confirming the reservation. I could also see the reservation on the web. so far so good, my credit card was charged but I was still skeptical on the delivery.
but bingo, in 36 hours I recd the ticket. amazing is'nt it !! AFL delivered it at my door step.
u may also like to read the latest PC Quest, it carries a write up on the technology that the indian rail uses for e-tickets.
5 stars to this PSU.
one catch, u cannot cancel and geta refund, u can cancel and use the amt for another ticket. but its fair enough. I think they will be able to achieve this once they can do a reversal on the credit card. they also charge u 1.8% as a processing fee but its worth the convenience .
