IRCTC, the ticketing service is currently unavailable due to technical reasons. However, they have assured users that their technical team is actively working to resolve the issue. They intend to provide updates as soon as the technical problem is resolved.
In a post on microblogging site Twitter, the platform said that users can use alternative B2C players like Amazon, Paytm, Makemytrip etc. to book tickets as the issue is currently being fixed. To complete the booking, you'll need your IRCTC credentials, including your IRCTC account ID and password.
If you don't have an IRCTC account, you can create one on the IRCTC website. Alternatively, you can also create an IRCTC account on Amazon by clicking on the "Click Here" option. This will redirect you to the IRCTC website to set up an account.
After entering your IRCTC credentials, you can make the payment using your preferred method. To book a train ticket on Paytm, follow these steps: Note: If you don't have a login ID, you can either sign up with IRCTC or reset your password by clicking on 'forgot IRCTC password.' You will be redirected to the IRCTC website for further authentication, where you'll need to provide your IRCTC password. Enter your IRCTC password.
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