Why 2S booking is not available on IRCTC?
Indian Railways has long been a popular mode of transportation for individuals travelling within the country. With over 23 million passengers travelling every day, it is no surprise that Indian Railways has become the preferred mode of travel for Indians. However, many of us have often wondered why the booking of 2S Class is not available on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website.
What is 2S Class of Indian Railways and why it’s popular
The 2S class is a non-air conditioned class of seating on Indian Railways. This class is the cheapest mode of travel on Indian Railways and has a seating capacity of approximately 108 people per coach. The class is known for its affordable pricing and is therefore popular among the general public.
Why 2S booking is not available on IRCTC?
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is the official website of Indian Railways for online booking of train tickets. It is a subsidiary of the Indian Railways that handles online ticketing and catering services for Indian Railways.
However, the booking of the 2S class is not available on IRCTC because it is not an online class. The 2S class is a unreserved seating class and tickets for this class can only be purchased at the booking counters of the railway stations. The 2S class seats do not have seat numbers or reserved tickets which make them exclusively sold only from the booking counter. It does not require a booking through the website as it is a general class, and the bookings are done on a first come first serve basis. The Indian Railways has dedicated a significant number of seats in the 2S class for the general public, and therefore no online booking facility is required for this class.
Additionally, the 2S class is a non-air conditioned class. Therefore, no concessions or discounts are provided while booking tickets for this class. This means that the tickets for this class can only be purchased at the railway station counters and not from the IRCTC website or any other authorized agent.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the 2S class is a non-air conditioned seating class with tickets sold on a first come first serve basis. The tickets for the 2S class cannot be reserved online through the IRCTC website. Passengers can only purchase the tickets for this class from the railway station booking counters. Since IRCTC only handles online ticket booking and catering services, it doesn’t offer booking for unreserved classes like 2S.
So, next time you plan on travelling on Indian Railways, make sure you head to the railway station booking counter to get a ticket for the 2S class instead of browsing through the IRCTC website.