IRCTC Launches Rail Connect App with Improved Security & New Features

Indian Railways have recently launched a new ticketing app named, ‘IRCTC Rail Connect App’ based on e-ticketing system to make booking of train tickets faster and easier.

The app was unveiled by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday and the new app will replace the old existing IRCTC connect app.

The new app has features like 24/7 service with no time based checks, synchronisation of the mobile app with NGET(Next Generation e-Ticketing) for booking, easy user interface and supports general, ladies, Tatkal and Premium-Tatkal Quota.

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The app also supports other features like advanced security of self-assigned PIN to login without user name and password for each login. A new user registration and activation can be directly done through the IRCTC Rail Connect.

The IRCTC Rail Connect is also inter-connected with IRCTC AIR, Food on Track mobile apps to facilitate booking of air tickets and food through e-catering. The new application will be also integrated with IRCTC e-wallet for faster transactions.