The computerised
reservation was a marvel – as one could stand in any queue and book ticket for
any destination – and that was computerised.
The introduction of e-ticket ensured removal of hassle of carrying
ticket as any printed copy would suffice and later we are habituated to
travelling with message in our hand-held devices sans printed ticket – what a
great relief.
Now moving further,
Railways have introduced a system where one can book a rail ticket on line and get it delivered at home whence
the payment can be made. Initiating this “cash on delivery” (CoD)
system rail ticketing, IRCTC is targeting those customers who are reluctant to
use their credit or debit cards as well as those who don’t have net-banking
facility.
“One has to just
book the ticket online and payments will be made at the time of delivery of
tickets,” said a senior IRCTC official involved with the project. This scheme has been launched on pilot basis
and the service will be available in more than 200 cities initially. Customers
can book a ticket 5 days prior to commencement of journey. While Rs 40 will be
charged for the delivery of each Sleeper Class ticket, Rs 60 will be charged
for an AC class ticket.
This is another attempt to move people away from the
ticket counters and decongest the booking windows, the official said.
With regards – S. Sampathkumar 3rd Feb 2015.
