Is your train also not on time? The train is going to be late by 3 to 6 hours and you have reached the railway station? If yes then what to do now? What to expect at the railway station? But for how long? It would be better to get a room to stay. Now do not look for any expensive hotel or room to stay when you can get a room to stay at the same price of chaat-samosa. Yes, you can book a room for the same amount of money you get to eat chaat-samosa. For this you do not even need to run anywhere. You can book a room online through IRCTC. Retiring rooms are provided by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) for accommodation at major railway stations in India. IRCTC retiring rooms can be booked only for 24 hours to 48 hours.
IRCTC Retiring Room Service Charges
There is a charge of Rs 10 per 24 hours for dormitory beds.
There is a charge of Rs 40 for retiring room from 24 hours to 48 hours.
There is a charge of Rs 20 per 24 hours for dormitory beds.
Room charges for more than 48 hours are Rs 40.
How to Book IRCTC Retiring Room Online
To book a retiring room, visit IRCTC website.
Here you have to select the Retiring Room option in the menu icon.
After this you will have to login to IRCTC account.
Enter your PNR number in it and click on search.
After this select the station where you want to stop.
You can add details like check-in or check-out date, bed type and then room type – AC and Non-AC.
After this click on Check Availability. After this you will be shown the availability of retiring rooms.
After this you can select room number, slot and ID card type.
Select the final payment option to make the booking and make the payment.
If you want, you can also reach IRCTC website directly by clicking on this link.