How to Book Half Ticket in IRCTC Online

If you’re travelling with your child and your child is between 5-12 years of age, you are eligible to get a half-ticket for your child. The Indian Railways provides this facility to help parents save some money on their travel expenses. In this blog post, we will guide you on how to book a half-ticket in IRCTC online.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Book Half Ticket in IRCTC Online

Before we start, make sure you have an IRCTC account with sufficient balance for booking your tickets. Follow the steps below to book a half-ticket in IRCTC online:

Step 1: Go to the IRCTC website

Visit the IRCTC website (www.irctc.co.in) and log in to your account with your credentials.

Step 2: Select your journey details

Enter your journey details, including your source and destination stations, date of travel, and the class of travel. Click on the ‘Find Trains’ button.

Step 3: Choose the train and class

From the list of available trains, select the one that suits your travel plans and click on the ‘Book Now’ button. Choose the class of travel, and click on the ‘Continue Booking’ button.

Step 4: Enter passenger details

In this step, enter the passenger details such as name, age, and gender. For your child, enter their name, age, gender, and select the ‘Child’ option. Choose the half-ticket option for your child and click on the ‘Add’ button.

Step 5: Make the Payment

Check the details of your booking and verify them. If everything is correct, click on the ‘Make Payment’ button. Choose a payment mode (credit/debit card, net banking, or wallet) and complete the payment.

Points to Remember

Before you book a half-ticket in IRCTC online, there are some points to remember:

• Half-tickets are only available for children between 5-12 years of age.
• Half-tickets are not available for AC classes, including First AC, Executive Class, and AC 2 Tier.
• Half-tickets are not available for certain trains, including Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto Express.
• Half-tickets can only be booked online, and not at the station.
• If you forget to book a half-ticket for your child online, you will have to purchase a full ticket at the station.

Conclusion

Booking a half-ticket in IRCTC online is a simple process, and with this guide, you can easily book a half-ticket for your child while travelling. Make sure you keep in mind the points to remember before booking the ticket. By booking a half-ticket, you can save some money on your travel expenses and enjoy travelling with your child.