How to Book Rail Tickets by SMS, mobile phone without Internet?
How to Book Rail Tickets by SMS, mobile phone without Internet?
Jaganmohan Krishnamoorthy’s insight:
How to Book Ticket by Phone:To access the system, a user will have to get a mobile money account opened from his/her bank or through mobile money providing agencies, as approved by the Reserve Bank of India.
Users can also book tickets through the railways helpline number 139. Currently, it is available on BSNL phones but soon be extended to private mobile service providers.
User should have the following:1. BSNL SIM card installed.2. Java enabled mobile phone.3. Andhra Bank Prepaid card.
This is a menu driven application where user has to enter the details asked for in simple step-by-step process to get the ticket.
Registration• Install the application.• Select the Register option to get the mPIN.
Booking• Click the icon BSNL Prepaid Card• Select Ticketing > Train (IRCTC)• Fill up the journey details such as From stn, To Stn, Train No, DOJ, Class, Quota, passenger details.• Enter the mPIN to get the ticket information.• Charges: No PG Charges. Agent / IRCTC Service Charges: As applicable.