IRCTC Beta Version: The Railways says that necessary changes will be made to the website based on user feedback and experiences. After this, the new portal will be officially launched for everyone.

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IRCTC Beta Version: Indian Railways has launched the beta version of the new IRCTC website. It hasn't been permanently implemented for all users, but has been made available for testing purposes to gather feedback. The goal is to understand how easy it is to book tickets on the new website, what improvements have been made, and where improvements are still needed.

The Railways says that necessary changes will be made to the website based on user feedback and experiences. After this, the new portal will be officially launched for everyone. So, let's understand what the beta version is and how it differs from the original website.

What is a beta version?

A beta version is an initial version of any website, app, or software that is released for public use. Its purpose is to assess the difficulties faced by real users and the features that work best. During this process, users provide feedback and suggestions. Based on this feedback, developers make necessary improvements to the website. The final, or original, version is released only after all changes have been completed.

IRCTC website is changing after nearly 24 years

The IRCTC website was first launched in 2002. Since then, millions of people have booked railway tickets through this platform. According to the Railways, the website handles an average of more than 1.45 million ticket bookings daily. Given the ever-increasing traffic and changing needs of this large platform, major changes are now underway to its design and functionality, making ticket booking easier and faster than ever before.

How to use the new beta website?

The new beta website can be accessed by visiting https://www.irctc.co.in/eticket/ . A link to the beta version will also be provided on the homepage of the existing IRCTC website.

How different is it from the original website?

According to the Ministry of Railways, the most significant change in the new website is its design. The new website will appear cleaner and more organized than before. Unnecessary pop-ups, flashy elements, and distractions have been significantly reduced. This will allow users to focus on essential information, improving the ticket booking experience. The new website also changes the way seat availability is checked. Previously, users had to repeatedly switch between options to view different classes of seats. Now, users will be able to view seat availability in different classes on a single screen, making it easier to choose the right option.