The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) have collaborated to offer tickets for the Namo Bharat trains operational partially on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor under the ‘One India-One Ticket’ initiative, an official statement announced on Monday. A similar tie-up was launched last month between the Delhi Metro and the IRCTC.
The tickets for the Namo Bharat trains, also known as the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), can be booked for the daily commute or clubbed with the tickets for the Indian railways.
For those with a valid railway ticket, the tickets for the RRTS services can be booked up to 120 days in advance, aligning with the current Railway reservation window (ARP). After booking a train ticket, if a nearby RRTS station exists, a popup will prompt the user to book an RRTS ticket.
“If the user doesn’t book initially, they can revisit the booking history and opt to Book RRTS Ticket later. Even without purchasing rail tickets, users can book Namo Bharat train tickets for their daily usage from the IRCTC platform, which will be valid for same-day travel,” the statement added.
The NCRTC in the statement said that it is also exploring the feasibility of offering one-day to three-day unlimited travel passes to boost tourism in the Delhi NCR region.
The Namo Bharat or the RRTS project, being implemented by the NCRTC across the National Capital Region, is a first-of-its-kind trains in India offering dedicated, high speed, high capacity commuter service between Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut. Only a part of it – between Sahibabad and Modinagar North in Ghaziabad – is operational and work is underway for the remaining section. The entire corridor is expected to be operational by the targeted deadline of 2025.
“This innovative collaboration (between IRCTC and NCRTC) 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. After booking on IRCTC train e-ticket, users can now opt to book Namo Bharat train tickets for up to eight travelers per booking as an add-on service,” the official statement said.
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.
A unique QR code will be generated for each RRTS ticket and conveniently printed on the Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS).
“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. All Namo Bharat tickets booked for a single train ticket will share the same origin and destination stations for all passengers,” the statement added.
Upon successful Namo Bharat ticket booking, users will receive confirmation via SMS and email, with unique RRTS QR code details sent to the registered mobile number and email address.
THE CHARGES
The Namo Bharat train tickets fare will be conveniently collected along with the IRCTC convenience fee (Rs five + taxes) using online payment methods available on the IRCTC platform. In case of cancellation by the user, the full RRTS fare will be refunded, while the IRCTC convenience fee, payment gateway charges, and associated taxes are non-refundable.
“Users can simply scan their RRTS QR codes at the entry gates of the station using ERS or the Mobile App to effortlessly enter and travel according to booked journey details. Namo Bharat train tickets can be booked through the IRCTC platform (Train, Air, Bus, Chatbot, etc.),” the statement said.
Last month, the IRCTC, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Centre For Railway Information Systems (CRIS) joined hands in a first of its kind Initiative where users can book metro tickets along with Railways booking.
Against the usual practice of allowing users to book tickets on the day of travel with same day validity, now users can book Metro tickets up to 120 days in advance along with train tickets.
Also, the Metro tickets will be valid for a single journey for a period of four days starting from the day before the DMRC journey date, the travel date itself, and two days after the journey date. It was also a part of the ‘One India-One Ticket’ initiative.
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