Indian Railways: Any passenger needs a ticket to travel in the train. Most of the people do ticket booking online. In this situation you either get an e-ticket or you get an I-ticket.
Indian Railways Train Ticket: If you also travel by train, then it is important to know about the train ticket. The rules related to ticket booking have been changed from time to time by the Railways, but before that you should know about E-ticket and I-ticket. Today we will tell you what is the meaning of these tickets?
This ticket is available in online booking
Any passenger needs a ticket to travel in the train. Most of the people do ticket booking online. In this situation you either get an e-ticket or you get an I-ticket.
What is E-ticket?
Let us tell you that e-ticket is a kind of electronic printed ticket. Any passenger can print this ticket according to his convenience. You can book this ticket sitting at home without going to the counter. It is booked online with the help of internet. It is considered as valid as the railway counter ticket. At present, those who travel through e-ticket should have their identity card with them.
What is I-ticket?
If we talk about I-ticket, then it is couriered by the Railways to the passenger’s address. This ticket is also booked through internet only. While being registered on the IRCTC website, this ticket is couriered to the given address. It takes about 48 hours for this ticket to arrive.
Difference between E-ticket and I-ticket-
>> E-ticket is printed by the passenger whereas I-ticket cannot be printed.
>> I-ticket is couriered by the Railways, whereas, you get the e-ticket immediately.
>> Delivery charge is also attached to I-ticket, due to which it is expensive.
>> I-ticket has to be booked two days in advance.
>> E-ticket can be booked same day.
>> Seat berth is confirmed or RAC in e-ticket.
>> Confirmed, RAC or waiting can be found in all three categories in I-ticket.
