IRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained

Indian Railways has rolled out the beta version of its revamped IRCTC website, introducing a cleaner interface and a faster booking experience for passengers. The upgrade follows feedback on usability issues and is part of a broader modernisation of the railway reservation ecosystem.The new beta website removes unnecessary captchas and pop-ups, displays seat availability across all classes on a single screen, reduces the number of steps required to complete a booking, and allows users to save passenger details for quicker repeat bookings.The revamped portal is currently being integrated with the upgraded Passenger Reservation System (PRS), which powers railway ticket bookings across multiple platforms. The fully functional version of the new IRCTC website is expected to be available in the coming months.