Train Ticket Booking Tips:- Lakhs of passengers travel by train in India every day. Rail travel is the first choice of common people as it is comfortable, affordable and safe. However, the biggest problem while traveling by train is getting a confirmed ticket. Often the tickets get stuck in waiting and the entire travel plan gets ruined. But if you want to avoid this hassle and want a confirmed train ticket every time, then there is a simple but very useful trick and that is to create a ‘Master List’.

What to do to get confirmed ticket?

While booking a train ticket on IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) official website or mobile app, every time we fill passenger’s name, age, gender and other information again and again. It takes a lot of time and only a few seconds decide whether your ticket is confirmed or waiting. To avoid this, IRCTC has provided a facility and that is ‘Master List’.
This is a list, in which you fill in all the details of yourself and your fellow travelers beforehand. So while booking ticket just select name and book. This will save time and increase the chances of ticket confirmation.

How to create master list?

1-Step 1: Login to IRCTC website or app – First open the official website of IRCTC or download its mobile app. Then open your account by clicking on ‘Login’.

2-Step 2: Go to ‘My Account’ – After login click on ‘My Account’ section at the top. Then select ‘My Profile’ option.

3-Step 3: Select ‘Add/Modify Master List’. Now here you will see the option ‘Add/Modify Master List’.
Click on it and fill passenger’s name, date of birth, gender, and other information.

4-Step 4: Verify Aadhaar- Enter Aadhaar number and ‘Submit’. In a few moments IRCTC will verify your information and it will be saved in the master list.

What would be the benefit?

Next time you don’t need to enter the details again while booking the ticket. Just select the passenger’s name from the master list and complete the booking. By saving time you will be able to book before others.
This increases the chances of getting a confirmed ticket.

Use the fast payment option

It also takes time to make payment during ticket booking. It will be beneficial to use IRCTC Wallet for that. You can also pay by scanning the QR code.
The faster the payment, the better the chance of getting a confirmed seat.