If you travel by train and you have to stay at the railway station at night, then you will not have to spend the night at the station. Because passengers are often unaware of some of the best facilities provided by the railway. Indian Railways provides rooms to passengers to stay at the station, so that they do not need to search for hotels or other houses. The best thing is that you will find these rooms at a very economical price.
If you are late while traveling by train, then you do not need to pay more fare to stay in the hotel. Because you can book a hotel -like room at the railway station for just Rs 50 through IRCTC. These rooms are air -conditioned and comfortable. It is also equipped with all the necessary facilities. The rates of the room may increase depending on the choice of your room and the duration of the stay.
According to the IRCTC website, the retiring room booking prices at New Delhi railway station starts at Rs 150 for 12-hour non-AC room and goes up to Rs 450 for booking 24-hour AC room. CST AC Dormitory in Mumbai starts at Rs 150 for 12 hours and Rs 250 for 24 hours. Deluxe room for 12 hours 800 rupees. Starting from Rs 1600 for 24 hours. Non-AC dormitory in Lucknow starts at Rs 50 for 12 hours and goes up to Rs 75 for 24 hours. The price of AC double bedroom starts at Rs 350 for 12 hours and Rs 550 for 24 hours.
First of all, you log in to your IRCTC account.
Then go to the “My Booking” option.
After this, you will get the option of “retiring room” under your ticket booking.
Click on it to carry forward the room booking process.
Then you will not need to enter your PNR number.
Instead, some personal and travel related information will have to be given.
Your room will be successfully booked after payment.
