Mon Dec 09 07:49:07 UTC 2024: ## IRCTC Website Crash Leaves Millions Stranded, Unable to Book Train Tickets
**New Delhi, [Date]** – Millions of Indian railway passengers faced significant disruption on Monday as the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website, the sole online platform for booking train tickets, crashed. The outage prevented users from booking, cancelling, or accessing Tatkal (instant booking) services.
The website’s downtime caused widespread frustration, particularly among those attempting to secure Tatkal tickets, with the server reportedly crashing immediately after the booking window opened. IRCTC attributed the disruption to scheduled maintenance, advising users to try again after an hour.
While the official website stated that e-ticketing services would be unavailable for approximately one hour, the duration of the outage remains unclear. Passengers requiring ticket cancellations or needing to file Ticket Deposit Receipts (TDRs) were advised to contact customer care at 14646, 0755-6610661, 0755-4090600, or email etickets@irctc.co.in.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of the crucial online ticketing system and the significant inconvenience faced by millions who rely on IRCTC for their travel arrangements. The extent of the disruption and the potential impact on passenger travel remains to be seen.
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