Indian Railway and National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) have collaborated to promote the 'One India — One Ticket' initiative, enhancing the travel experience for passengers on main line railway and Namo Bharat trains, a statement said on Monday. This collaboration aims to provide a seamless travel solution, making it easier for passengers to book and travel using both the Indian Railways and the RRTS services, it said.
After booking an IRCTC train e-ticket, users can now opt to book a Namo Bharat train tickets for up to eight travellers per booking as an add-on service. The RRTS booking option will be displayed on the PNR confirmation page and will also be accessible from the user's train ticket booking history, the statement said.
A unique QR code will be generated for each RRTS ticket and conveniently printed on the electronic reservation slip (ERS), it said.
The QR codes will be valid for a period of four days, starting from the day before the RRTS journey date, the travel date itself, and two days after the journey date. Each passenger on the train ticket will receive their own Namo Bharat ticket with a dedicated QR code, ensuring a hassle-free travel experience, it stated.
All Namo Bharat tickets booked for a single train ticket will share the same origin and destination stations for all passengers. The tickets can be booked up to 120 days in advance, aligning with the current railway reservation window (ARP), the statement said.
Upon successful Namo Bharat ticket booking, users will