Experience the simplicity and convenience of booking train tickets in India with the **IRCTC Rail Connect** mobile app, the official app by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC). With just a swipe and a shuffle, you can search, select, and book your train tickets effortlessly from anywhere.
The newly launched IRCTC Rail Connect app introduces a range of innovative features that enhance your train ticketing experience:
- New users can easily **register and activate** their accounts directly from the app.
- The **optimized registration** process now involves a minimalistic two-page flow, making it quicker and more user-friendly.
- Enjoy advanced security with a **self-assigned PIN** for login, eliminating the need to enter your username and password each time.
- Benefit from **biometric-based login** for added convenience and security.
- Navigate effortlessly with an **enhanced dashboard** featuring an integrated menu bar.
- Manage your account and transactions seamlessly directly from the app's dashboard.
- Search for trains, check routes, and verify seat availability, all without the need to log in.
- Use the **PNR enquiry** facility to check the status of your reservations.
- Assess **PNR confirmation chances** before and after booking to better understand waitlisted ticket availability.
- Book tickets across various quotas including **Ladies, Tatkal, Premium Tatkal, Divyangjan, and Lower Berth/Sr. Citizen**, in addition to the General Quota.
- Divyangjan passengers can book train tickets at concessional rates using their Photo Identity Card issued by Indian Railways.
- The **Google Talk Back** feature assists visually impaired users in booking e-tickets.
- Take advantage of the **current reservation** facility for immediate ticket bookings.
- Manage frequent travelers with ease through the **Master Passenger List** feature.
- Retrieve your forgotten user ID effortlessly with the **Forgot User ID** facility.
- Utilize **IRCTC e-wallet** for faster and hassle-free transactions.
- Change your **boarding point** with just a few taps.
- Seamlessly **sync your tickets** between the IRCTC official website (www.irctc.co.in) and the IRCTC Rail Connect mobile app, allowing you to view, cancel, or file TDR for tickets booked on either platform.
- Check the status of tickets booked through authorized Online Travel Agents (OTA).
- Book tickets using various payment modes such as **BHIM/UPI, e-Wallets, Net banking, Credit, and Debit cards**.
- Benefit from the **Vikalp scheme**, which offers confirmed berths or seats in alternate trains for waitlisted passengers.
- Link your **Aadhaar** through the mobile app to book up to 12 train tickets in a month.
- Access the **online reservation chart** for detailed booking information.
We value your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts to help us improve the IRCTC Rail Connect Android App. Enjoy an unparalleled online train ticketing experience with the all-new IRCTC Rail Connect Mobile App.
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