Accepting SMS Sent by IRCTC on Par With Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS) for Undertaking Train Journey on E-Tickets

   In a move to further make Train Reservation Ticketing System passenger friendly, the Ministry of Railways has decided to permit Short Messaging Service (SMS) sent by its PSU, Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) containing vital details as an instrument on par with the Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS). This has come into effect from 1st February, 2012.

   The mandatory features of the authorized SMS are (a) SMS sent by IRCTC/Railways will be considered for this purpose and (b) The SMS would contain all the vital ticket details like PNR, Train Number, Date of Journey, Class, Name & Number of Passengers, Coach & Seat Number and Fare paid. (c) Also if feasible, the SMS will accommodate the names of all passengers booked on the e-ticket, otherwise maximum number of passengers.

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Travel with E-Ticket in Electronic Mode on Mobile...

   Travel with E-Ticket in Electronic Mode on Mobile Phones, Laptop and IPod – IRCTC Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has informed on its website that the Indian Railways introduced new mode of ticket verification. The new verification scheme of allowing the display of a screenshot of the E‐Ticket through laptops, IPads and Mobile Phones along with the prescribed identity proof in original. There is no need to carry of printed ticket copy along with our travel. Full text of the instructions is reproduced below…Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS) – The printout in standard specified Performa containing reservation particulars, and instructions for use which can be used by the passenger along with the relevant authorized Identification, as travel authority for performing the journey. Virtual Reservation Message (VRM) – A screen‐shot of the e‐ticket displayed through laptops/palmtops/ Mobile phone is referred as Virtual Reservation Message (VRM). ERS/VRM along with any one of the eight prescribed ID proofs in original and the indication of the passenger(s)’ name(s) in the Reservation Chart will authorize the passenger to travel.VRM combined with valid photo‐id in original will be treated as an instrument on par with the ERS.ERS/VRM along with one of the eight prescribed proofs of identity in original will also authorize the passenger to enter the platform on the day of journey and he/she will not be required to purchase platform ticket. ERS/VRM along with original id proof will be required to be produced on demand of Ticket

Checking Staff on the platform.

Reference : Railway Board Letter No.2008/TG‐I/10/P/SMS dated 20.07.2011

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