Paytm now allow users to book IRCTC ticket, check live train status, PNR and more

Paytm is one of the popular digital payments service providers in India. It offers a range of features ranging from initiating UPI payments, booking movie tickets, paying bills and more. The platform, in partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) also enables its users to book tatkal tickets, check PNR and live train running status, get instant refunds on ticket cancellation, track the platform number and offer more IRCTC booking-related services.

In addition, Paytm also has a PNR confirmation prediction feature on its app and website which allows users to get an approximate idea of whether their train tickets will get confirmed. Further, the platfrim also claims to offer guaranteed seat assistance that provides the best alternative routes in times when there is an unavailability of seats in selected trains.

IRCTC travellers can use the Paytm app to search for nearby stations and check the PNR status of their booked tickets. Additionally, train travellers can also check the train delay history, seek 24x7 assistance on the app in more than 10 languages and even book tickets under different quotas for senior citizens and women.

For bookings, Paytm offers secure payment methods including Paytm UPI, Paytm Wallet, net banking, debit cards and credit cards. Along with that, the platform also has a zero payment charge on UPI payments, which further gives an option of paying later with Paytm Postpaid.

How to book IRCTC train tickets on Paytm

• Login to Paytm on app or visit paytm.com/train-tickets
• Select your source and destination
• Enter the date of the journey and then click on the "Search" button to search for available trains.
• Now select your train and check seat availability.
• Select the seat, class and date.
• To book the tickets, click on "Book" button and enter your IRCTC login ID
• If you do not have a login Id then tap on "Sign-up with IRCTC" option or reset your IRCTC ID password by clicking on "Forgot IRCTC Password".
• Next, fill in the required details and click "Book".
• Now pay for the tickets through your preferred payment option.
• To complete your booking, you will be redirected to the IRCTC website.
• Enter the password to verify.
• Once the tickets are booked, you can download the pdf. Paytm will also send an email of your tickets to your registered mail id.

How to check train PNR status on Paytm

To check for PNR status of your booked tickets-

• Go to the Paytm app or website > train tickets> PNR status
• Enter your PNR number in the search box.
• Now click on the check PNR status button.
• Your PNR status will be displayed on the screen.

How to check live train status on Paytm

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to check the live train running status.

• Go to Paytm app> train tickets > enter the train number or the name of the train.
• Select your boarding station.
• Enter the boarding date and click on "Check Live Status".