E-Ticketing For Accredited Journalist On Concessional Passes launched
Launch of E-ticket booking facility for accredited Journalists on concessional Passes.
As promised in Railway Budget 2023-24, Indian Railways proudly announce the launch of e-booking service for journalist to reserve tickets on the concessional passes available to them.
Till now the facility for journalist to book the ticket on concessional passes was available only on the PRS counters. With this launch the facility has been extended to book ticket over internet using the Indian Railway’s E-ticketing System www.irctc.co.in.
Using this service, journalist can easily book the ticket over internet and can avoid the problem of standing in long queues in PRS counters. To avail the benefits of this feature the journalist has to use his/her registered id card number issued by Indian Railways (as is done for PRS counter booking) to book the ticket for oneself, or for spouse, children or companion.
Following is the process flow for performing the Journalist e-booking
Step 1- Selection of “Book in special concession” option
Information about the documents that are required to be carried while performing the journey will be displayed.
Step 2 – Plan your Journey
Step 3 – Provide Passenger Detail
Step 4 – Make Payment
Step 5 – Directed to Bank Site
Step 6 – Journalist Ticket Confirmation
Step 7 – Booked Ticket – ERS
Step 8 – Booked Ticket – SMS
Source : PIB