IRCTC website! arggghhhh

Shark · Dec 5th, 2006, 04:49

I've gotten so close to purchasing e-tickets on the IRCTC website that I thought I had done it. But no not quite.
Steve Ber - help.
I go to the part to select payment gateway. I selected ICICI because I have a Visa card.
I completed my card details and then bingo just one more click on "Buy" and we should be away.
But no, nothing happens. When I click on "Buy" my home computer and my work computer do nothing. Literally nothin happens - Nothing at all. I'm stuck again. Help.....

davey · Dec 5th, 2006, 04:56

The main thing is to persevere, AND Get Steve to help I use it every time and it took me several attempts to get top be a member but onece you are in its great, STEVE!!!!!

steven_ber · Dec 5th, 2006, 05:10

I have every detail needed on a piece of paper, (having already checked availability), I also have my card account number 'coppied' ready to just 'paste'.

This means I can do the entire page in under 20 seconds.

Most of the time it works.

But yes, just persevere, all the while you'll be getting quicker, and eventually you'll get through.

Booking through Internet is allowed from 5 AM to 11.30 PM (IST)

23:30 - 18:00 GMT

gautam · Dec 5th, 2006, 05:28

preserve

Never visited the site but tell me, is it a website issue or am i right in guessing that it can be a browser issue as well ??

contrabassista · Dec 5th, 2006, 05:53

For me the problem was my web browser. After I tried Firefox my two tickets cam in a total of three tries. That was after trying Safari for HOURS.

palais · Jan 4th, 2007, 23:40

I arrive in Varanasi on the afternoon of the 17th Jan. What are the chances of obtaining a ticket at the station for GAYA JN for the 18th?

I have been trying to book a ticket on the IRCTC for two days. The website keeps informing me that it cannot establish a secure connection.

The Varanasi Gaya connection, is a 4-5 hour train ride, and I dont care what kind of seat I ride, except that I will be travelling with 2 large boxes.

Also, what is acceptable tip for wallahs who help me carry the boxes to my seat?

Thank you!

cyberhippie · Jan 4th, 2007, 23:42

Are you going to be in India prior to this date and for how long!!

palais · Jan 4th, 2007, 23:46

Hi Cyber, no. I arrive into Delhi on the 16th, transfer to a morning Jetair flight to Varanasi on the 17th.

Trying to make the Nyingma Monlam in BodhGaya which begins the 19th.

There are two trains out of Varanasi I could take, the Sealdah which departs at 1:45, and the Jalianwala, which departs at 10:20. I figured to shower and sleep (sort of) in Varanasi for the night, and try to catch the Jalianwala.

But i am willing to barrel through and take the Sealdah, except I will be lugging two huge boxes around Varanasi with me, which is not appealing.

Thanks for your help!

cyberhippie · Jan 4th, 2007, 23:49

Hang on I'll take alook for you!!

palais · Jan 4th, 2007, 23:50

Thanks!

cyberhippie · Jan 5th, 2007, 00:03

This is what's available right now

3152 SEALDAH EXPRESS 17-01-2007 VARANASI JN GAYA JN

3AC AVAILABLE- 0010 SL AVAILABLE- 0172

For the 18th

2AC AVAILABLE- 0003 3AC AVAILABLE- 0012 SL AVAILABLE- 0158

3308 GANGASATLUJ EXP 17-01-2007 VARANASI JN GAYA JN

2AC AVAILABLE- 0004 SL AVAILABLE- 0026

For the 18th

2AC AVAILABLE- 0004 SL AVAILABLE- 0047

3010 DOON EXPRESS 17-01-2007 VARANASI JN GAYA JN

7- 1-2007 2AC WL 2/WL 2 3AC AVAILABLE- 0028 Sl AVAILABLE- 0031

For the 18th

2AC AVAILABLE- 0003 3AC AVAILABLE- 0020 SL AVAILABLE- 0060

Unfortunately this could easily fill up in the meantime and I don't see a tourist quota on these trains.

I suggest you keep trying with the online booking, or you could try the IR agent in America!!

palais · Jan 5th, 2007, 00:07

Oh, brilliant, thanks so much, but are those the availability for the 17th? Im looking for the 18th.

Arrive Varanasi around noon 17th, and those trains leave the 18th. (1:45) (10:20)

Duly noted that there is no tourist quota, and so I will keep trying!

Thank You!

cyberhippie · Jan 5th, 2007, 00:14

Dang I should learn to read!! Anyway the above post has now been edited to include the availability on the 18th

Sorry

palais · Jan 5th, 2007, 00:39

s' kay. I'm still learning how to spwell.

cyberhippie · Jan 5th, 2007, 01:46

Quote:

I suggest you keep trying with the online booking, or you could try the IR agent in America!!

My mistake, as far as I can see there isn't a official agent for IR stateside, how odd!!

Dec 5th, 2006, 04:49	#1
Shark Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 160	IRCTC website! arggghhhh I've gotten so close to purchasing e-tickets on the IRCTC website that I thought I had done it. But no not quite. Steve Ber - help. I go to the part to select payment gateway. I selected ICICI because I have a Visa card. I completed my card details and then bingo just one more click on "Buy" and we should be away. But no, nothing happens. When I click on "Buy" my home computer and my work computer do nothing. Literally nothin happens - Nothing at all. I'm stuck again. Help.....

Dec 5th, 2006, 05:10	#3
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,622	I have every detail needed on a piece of paper, (having already checked availability), I also have my card account number 'coppied' ready to just 'paste'. This means I can do the entire page in under 20 seconds. Most of the time it works. But yes, just persevere, all the while you'll be getting quicker, and eventually you'll get through. Booking through Internet is allowed from 5 AM to 11.30 PM (IST) 23:30 - 18:00 GMT __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Dec 5th, 2006, 05:28	#4
gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 708	preserve Never visited the site but tell me, is it a website issue or am i right in guessing that it can be a browser issue as well ?? __________________ "Your thoughts could be your prison" My pics on flickr Kerela backwaters - by beach

Jan 4th, 2007, 23:40	#6
palais Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYNY Posts: 28	site will not make secure connection I arrive in Varanasi on the afternoon of the 17th Jan. What are the chances of obtaining a ticket at the station for GAYA JN for the 18th? I have been trying to book a ticket on the IRCTC for two days. The website keeps informing me that it cannot establish a secure connection. The Varanasi Gaya connection, is a 4-5 hour train ride, and I dont care what kind of seat I ride, except that I will be travelling with 2 large boxes. Also, what is acceptable tip for wallahs who help me carry the boxes to my seat? Thank you!

Jan 4th, 2007, 23:46	#8
palais Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYNY Posts: 28	thanks Hi Cyber, no. I arrive into Delhi on the 16th, transfer to a morning Jetair flight to Varanasi on the 17th. Trying to make the Nyingma Monlam in BodhGaya which begins the 19th. There are two trains out of Varanasi I could take, the Sealdah which departs at 1:45, and the Jalianwala, which departs at 10:20. I figured to shower and sleep (sort of) in Varanasi for the night, and try to catch the Jalianwala. But i am willing to barrel through and take the Sealdah, except I will be lugging two huge boxes around Varanasi with me, which is not appealing. Thanks for your help!

Dec 5th, 2006, 04:56	#2
davey Grumpy Old fart Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia (Buderim) Posts: 536	The main thing is to persevere, AND Get Steve to help I use it every time and it took me several attempts to get top be a member but onece you are in its great, STEVE!!!!!

Dec 5th, 2006, 05:53	#5
contrabassista Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 106	For me the problem was my web browser. After I tried Firefox my two tickets cam in a total of three tries. That was after trying Safari for HOURS.

Jan 4th, 2007, 23:42	#7
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Are you going to be in India prior to this date and for how long!!

Jan 4th, 2007, 23:49	#9
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Hang on I'll take alook for you!!

Jan 4th, 2007, 23:50	#10
palais Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYNY Posts: 28	Thanks!

Jan 5th, 2007, 00:03	#11
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	This is what's available right now 3152 SEALDAH EXPRESS 17-01-2007 VARANASI JN GAYA JN 3AC AVAILABLE- 0010 SL AVAILABLE- 0172 For the 18th 2AC AVAILABLE- 0003 3AC AVAILABLE- 0012 SL AVAILABLE- 0158 3308 GANGASATLUJ EXP 17-01-2007 VARANASI JN GAYA JN 2AC AVAILABLE- 0004 SL AVAILABLE- 0026 For the 18th 2AC AVAILABLE- 0004 SL AVAILABLE- 0047 3010 DOON EXPRESS 17-01-2007 VARANASI JN GAYA JN 7- 1-2007 2AC WL 2/WL 2 3AC AVAILABLE- 0028 Sl AVAILABLE- 0031 For the 18th 2AC AVAILABLE- 0003 3AC AVAILABLE- 0020 SL AVAILABLE- 0060 Unfortunately this could easily fill up in the meantime and I don't see a tourist quota on these trains. I suggest you keep trying with the online booking, or you could try the IR agent in America!!

Jan 5th, 2007, 00:07	#12
palais Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYNY Posts: 28	Oh, brilliant, thanks so much, but are those the availability for the 17th? Im looking for the 18th. Arrive Varanasi around noon 17th, and those trains leave the 18th. (1:45) (10:20) Duly noted that there is no tourist quota, and so I will keep trying! Thank You!

Jan 5th, 2007, 00:14	#13
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Dang I should learn to read!! Anyway the above post has now been edited to include the availability on the 18th Sorry

Jan 5th, 2007, 00:39	#14
palais Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYNY Posts: 28	s' kay. I'm still learning how to spwell.

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