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Build Your IRCTC-Integrated Train Booking Platform with BOS Train API

Transform your travel business with India's leading Train API that provides seamless integration with IRCTC's railway booking system. Enable real-time train ticket booking, instant PNR status checks, live seat availability, tatkal booking, and automated cancellation processing across Indian Railways' entire network. Whether you're an OTA, IRCTC authorized agent, travel aggregator, or corporate travel portal, our train booking solution delivers the reliability, speed, and comprehensive coverage you need to dominate India's massive railway travel market.

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BOS IRCTC Train Ticket Booking API Solution

Authorized Integration with IRCTC Railway Reservation System

Authorized Integration with IRCTC Railway Reservation System

Access the official Indian Railways booking infrastructure through BOS IRCTC-authorized API integration. Our platform connects directly to IRCTC's reservation system, ensuring 100% authentic ticket booking, real-time inventory updates, accurate PNR generation, and full compliance with Indian Railways regulations. Unlike unofficial scraping-based solutions, our authorized API provides stable, reliable access to the complete IRCTC booking ecosystem including all train classes, routes, and special quota bookings.

Real-Time Train Ticket Booking API and Instant Confirmation

Real-Time Train Ticket Booking API and Instant Confirmation

Deliver lightning-fast train booking experiences optimized for India's railway network. BOS traing booking solution provides sub-2-second response times for train searches across major routes (Delhi-Mumbai, Chennai-Bangalore, Kolkata-Delhi), instant seat availability checks for all classes (1AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, 2S), real-time fare updates including dynamic pricing, immediate booking confirmation with e-tickets, and PNR generation with SMS and email delivery. Support tatkal bookings with high-speed processing.

Pan-India Railway Coverage with Complete Route Network

Pan-India Railway Coverage with Complete Route Network

Support all train journeys across Indian Railways' massive 68,000+ kilometer network. BOS train booking solution covers all 7,000+ railway stations, 13,000+ passenger trains including Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Express, and Passenger trains, all train classes from AC First Class to General, special trains like Vande Bharat and Tejas Express, and complete route information with station stops and timings. Handle complex multi-leg journeys, connecting trains, and special quota bookings through simple API calls.

BOS Train Booking API Features Designed For Indian Railway Travel Ecosystem

BOS train booking solution comes equipped with features specifically designed for Indian Railways' unique booking requirements. From basic train search to advanced quota management, we've built everything you need to launch and scale your railway ticket booking platform.

Train Search API & Discovery

Train Search API & Discovery

  • ●Train search between any two stations across India
  • ●Flexible date search with 120-day advance booking window
  • ●Filter by train type (Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Express, etc.)
  • ●Sort by departure time, arrival time, duration, and fare
  • ●Direct train vs connecting train options
  • ●Train class availability (1AC, 2AC, 3AC, SL, 2S, CC)
  • ●Real-time seat availability with color-coded status
  • ●Train schedule with all station stops and timings
Real-Time PNR Status & Tracking API

Real-Time PNR Status & Tracking API

  • ●Instant PNR status checking with current status
  • ●Live waitlist position tracking with confirmation probability
  • ●Chart preparation status and final booking confirmation
  • ●Passenger-wise status for group bookings
  • ●Historical PNR data and prediction algorithms
  • ●SMS and email notifications for status changes
  • ●Integration with IRCTC's official PNR system
  • ●Seat/berth number display after chart preparation
Real-Time Train Seat Availability API

Real-Time Train Seat Availability API

  • ●Live seat availability across all classes
  • ●Real-time updates during tatkal booking windows
  • ●Quota-wise availability (General, Ladies, Tatkal, etc.)
  • ●Alternate train suggestions for sold-out routes
  • ●Waitlist analysis and confirmation probability
  • ●Current booking status (RAC, Waitlist, Confirmed)
  • ●Coach-wise availability display
  • ●Availability alerts and notifications
Train Booking Management API

Train Booking Management API

  • ●Instant train ticket booking with PNR generation
  • ●Multi-passenger booking
  • ●Support for all passenger categories (Adult, Child, Senior Citizen)
  • ●Boarding point and destination selection
  • ●Food preference selection where applicable
  • ●Travel insurance integration
  • ●E-ticket generation in PDF format
  • ●SMS and email delivery of tickets
Tatkal Train Booking API for Instant IRCTC Ticket Reservations

Tatkal Train Booking API for Instant IRCTC Ticket Reservations

  • ●High-speed booking during tatkal windows
  • ●Automated queue management
  • ●Rapid payment processing integration
  • ●Retry mechanism for failed bookings
  • ●Support for AC tatkal and non-AC tatkal
  • ●Maximum success rate optimization
  • ●Real-time seat locking and confirmation
  • ●Compliance with IRCTC tatkal booking rules
Cancellation & Refund Processing

Cancellation & Refund Processing

  • ●Automated cancellation request processing
  • ●Real-time refund calculation based on IRCTC rules
  • ●Partial cancellation support for group bookings
  • ●TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt) filing for special cases
  • ●Refund tracking and status updates
  • ●Bank account and UPI refund processing
  • ●Cancellation charges display per IRCTC policy
  • ●Timeline tracking for refund processing
Payment Integration For Businesses

Payment Integration For Businesses

  • ●Support for all major Indian payment methods
  • ●Credit/Debit card processing
  • ●UPI integration
  • ●Net banking for 50+ Indian banks
  • ●Digital wallets
  • ●Wallet and prepaid account support for agents
  • ●PCI DSS compliant payment processing
Complete Reporting & Analytics

Complete Reporting & Analytics

  • ●Real-time booking dashboard with key metrics
  • ●Route-wise booking analysis
  • ●Revenue and commission tracking
  • ●Popular train and route reports
  • ●Peak vs off-peak booking trends
  • ●Cancellation rate analytics
  • ●Agent-wise performance reports (B2B)
  • ●Custom report generation and exports

Access Indian Railways Network Through BOS IRCTC Train API

BOS API provides unprecedented access to every aspect of India's railway system through one unified integration. Eliminate the complexity of multiple integrations while ensuring complete coverage of all booking scenarios.

BOS Covers All Train Types

BOS Covers All Train Types

Premium Trains

  • ●Vande Bharat Express - India's semi-high-speed trains
  • ●Rajdhani Express - Premium AC trains connecting metros
  • ●Shatabdi Express - Day trains with chair car services
  • ●Duronto Express - Non-stop long-distance trains
  • ●Tejas Express - Premium express trains
  • ●Gatimaan Express - Semi-high-speed service

Regular Express & Mail

  • ●Superfast Express trains (SF)
  • ●Mail Express trains
  • ●Jan Shatabdi Express
  • ●Intercity Express
  • ●Passenger trains

Special Services

  • ●Suburban trains (Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata local)
  • ●Hill railways (Toy trains)
  • ●Luxury tourist trains (Palace on Wheels, etc.)
All Ticket Classes Supported

All Ticket Classes Supported

AC Classes

  • ●1AC (First Class AC) - Private cabins with amenities
  • ●2AC (Two-tier AC) - AC coaches with berths
  • ●3AC (Three-tier AC) - Most popular AC class
  • ●EC (Executive Class) - Premium chair car
  • ●CC (Chair Car) - AC seated coaches

Non-AC Classes

  • ●SL (Sleeper Class) - Most economical berth option
  • ●2S (Second Sitting) - Non-AC seated class
  • ●General (GS) - Unreserved general coaches
Quota System Management

Quota System Management

  • ●General Quota - Regular passenger bookings
  • ●Ladies Quota - Reserved for female passengers
  • ●Senior Citizen Quota - For passengers above 60 years
  • ●Tatkal Quota - Last-minute booking (premium charges)
  • ●Premium Tatkal - Dynamic pricing tatkal tickets
  • ●Divyangjan Quota - For differently-abled passengers
  • ●Lower Berth Quota - For senior citizens/patients
  • ●Duty Pass Quota - For railway employees
  • ●Foreign Tourist Quota - For international travelers

Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure for High-Volume Train Ticket Bookings

Handle Millions of Daily Train Booking Requests

Handle Millions of Daily Train Booking Requests

BOS train booking solution infrastructure is specifically engineered to handle India's massive railway booking volume. Process over millions search queries daily within seconds response even during peak tatkal booking windows. Built on cloud infrastructure with automatic scaling, our system easily manages extreme traffic spikes during festival seasons (Diwali, Holi, summer vacations) when millions of Indians travel simultaneously. Whether you're processing 100 bookings or 100,000 bookings daily, our infrastructure ensures zero downtime and reliable performance.

99.9% Uptime with India-Based Server Network

99.9% Uptime with India-Based Server Network

We maintain industry-leading uptime with redundant servers strategically located across India (Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Chennai) ensuring ultra-low latency connections to train booking system. Automatic failover mechanisms ensure continuous availability even during maintenance windows or regional connectivity issues. BOS distributed architecture keeps your booking platform operational 24/7/365 with SLA guarantees covering peak booking periods, tatkal windows, and festival season rushes.

Full Compliance with Indian Railways Regulations

Full Compliance with Indian Railways Regulations

Built specifically to comply with all IRCTC and Indian Railways booking regulations including authorized agent requirements and licensing, data security per Indian Railways standards, passenger information handling guidelines, booking limits and quota restrictions, refund policy compliance, GST invoicing for train tickets, and adherence to tatkal booking rules and timings. Our system ensures your platform remains fully compliant with all current and updated regulations.

Pre-Integrated with Indian Payment Systems

BOS API eliminates months of complex integration work with ready-to-use connections to IRCTC's official booking system and all major Indian payment gateways. We maintain and continuously update these integrations to ensure you always have access to the latest features and booking capabilities.

Train API Integration

Train API Integration

  • ●Real-time synchronization with railway reservation system
  • ●Direct access to PNR generation system
  • ●Integration with e-wallet for agent bookings
  • ●Compliance with all IRCTC booking policies
  • ●Support for IRCTC special schemes and offers
Payment Gateway Integrations

Payment Gateway Integrations

  • ●UPI/cards/wallets
  • ●All major Indian banks for net banking
  • ●Payment gateway
  • ●Wallet integration
Additional Indian Market Integrations

Additional Indian Market Integrations

  • ●SMS gateways for PNR and booking confirmations
  • ●Aadhaar verification for certain quota bookings
  • ●Indian Railways inquiry systems
  • ●Train running status APIs

Rapid Deployment for Travel Booking Platforms

Launch in 3-4 Days with Pre-Built Components

Launch in 3-4 Days with Pre-Built Components

Get your train booking platform live 10x faster than building from scratch. Our train booking solution provides India-specific pre-built components including ready-made search interface with station autocomplete, seat availability display with color-coded indicators, booking forms with passenger detail validation, payment integration with all Indian methods, PNR display and e-ticket generation, and cancellation workflow with refund processing. Complete documentation with examples, sandbox environment with test PNR generation, and dedicated technical support from India-based train API experts.

Flexible Solutions for All Business Models

Flexible Solutions for All Business Models

Choose deployment models that align with your business requirements including B2C travel portal for direct customer bookings, B2B agent platform for authorized agents, white-label solutions with your complete branding, API-only integration for existing platforms, mobile SDK for Android/iOS train booking apps, and enterprise solutions with custom features and SLAs. We adapt to your requirements whether you're a startup or an established travel company.

Developer-Friendly Documentation

Developer-Friendly Documentation

BOS developer portal includes complete API documentation with examples, integration guides covering common booking scenarios (Delhi-Mumbai, Chennai-Bangalore routes), code samples in popular Indian frameworks (PHP, Java, .NET, Python, Node.js), detailed explanation of PNR status codes and railway terms, webhook guides for real-time booking updates.

BOS Train Booking Solution For All Train Travel Business Models

Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)

Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)

Build a comprehensive OTA with train + flight + hotel booking, unified search across all Indian transportation modes, dynamic packaging (train + hotel deals), customer review and rating systems, loyalty program integration with reward points, mobile app integration for on-the-go booking, and multi-language support (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali).

IRCTC Authorized Agents & Aggregators

IRCTC Authorized Agents & Aggregators

Launch B2B platforms connecting thousands of railway booking agents with multi-level agent hierarchy management, real-time credit limit and wallet system, commission slab configuration by agent tier, automated settlement and reconciliation, agent dashboard with booking history and reports, WhatsApp/SMS booking confirmations, and bulk booking capabilities for group travelers. Manage 10,000+ retail agents through one unified platform.

Travel Aggregators & Super Apps

Travel Aggregators & Super Apps

Integrate train booking solution into your super app ecosystem with unified wallet across train, flight, hotel, bus bookings, cross-sell opportunities (insurance, lounge, meals), and cashback on railway bookings, subscription models for frequent train travelers, corporate account management for business travel. Build the next generation of integrated travel platforms.

Corporate Travel Portals

Corporate Travel Portals

Empower corporate employees with self-booking tools with travel policy enforcement for train bookings, automated approval workflows for managers, preferred train and class configuration, unused ticket tracking and credits, centralized billing with GST invoicing, detailed MIS reports for travel managers, expense management integration, and employee travel history and analytics. Perfect for IT companies, consulting firms, and large enterprises.

Travel Tech Platforms & SaaS Providers

Travel Tech Platforms & SaaS Providers

Build innovative railway booking products for the Indian market with flexible API access for rapid prototyping, white-label platform for travel startups, usage-based pricing that scales with your growth, access to complete IRCTC train booking infrastructure, focus on your unique features while we handle connectivity, and quick market entry without IRCTC agent licensing complexities. Launch new train tech products in days not months.

Logistics & Cargo Companies (Rail Freight)

Logistics & Cargo Companies (Rail Freight)

Extend your logistics platform with passenger train booking with integrated freight and passenger booking, employee travel management for logistics staff, vendor and partner travel arrangements, tracking of goods and personnel movement, inter-city logistics coordination with train schedules, and unified dashboard for freight and passenger operations. Streamline your complete train-based operations.

Transparent Pricing for Train Booking Businesses

Pay-Per-Booking Model

Pay-Per-Booking Model

  • ●Lowest setup or integration fees to get started
  • ●Competitive per-booking transaction fees
  • ●Volume-based discounts for growing businesses
  • ●No charges for search queries or PNR checks
  • ●Free sandbox environment for unlimited testing
  • ●No hidden charges or surprise fees
Volume-Based Pricing Tiers

Volume-Based Pricing Tiers

  • ●0-1000 bookings/month: Standard pricing
  • ●1000-5000 bookings/month: 15% discount
  • ●5000-20000 bookings/month: 25% discount
  • ●20000+ bookings/month: Custom enterprise pricing
  • ●Special rates for IRCTC authorized agent aggregators
  • ●Seasonal volume discounts during festival periods
Enterprise Solutions

Enterprise Solutions

  • ●Custom SLA with guaranteed 99.9% uptime during peak periods
  • ●Dedicated account manager and technical architect
  • ●Priority support during tatkal booking windows
  • ●White-label customization with your complete branding
  • ●On-premise or dedicated cloud deployment options
  • ●Custom feature development for unique requirements
What's Included

What's Included

  • ●All train booking features and quota access
  • ●Real-time updates and new feature additions
  • ●Complete technical documentation
  • ●Email, phone, and WhatsApp support
  • ●Payment gateway integration support
  • ●Regular platform updates and maintenance

Dedicated Support Team For Developers & Business Teams

Technical Support

Technical Support

  • ●24/7 technical support via phone, email, WhatsApp, and chat
  • ●Response time: <1 hour during tatkal windows, <2 hours otherwise
  • ●Dedicated integration engineers during setup phase
  • ●Regular API updates with advance notifications
  • ●Support in Hindi and regional languages available
  • ●Emergency support during festival season rushes
Business & Operational Support

Business & Operational Support

  • ●Strategic guidance for railway booking platforms
  • ●Help with GST compliance for train ticket bookings
Resources & Documentation

Resources & Documentation

  • ●Complete API documentation
  • ●Sample code
  • ●Postman collection for quick API testing
  • ●Real-time status page for system monitoring
  • ●Error code reference
  • ●PNR status code explanations
  • ●IRCTC policy updates and implementation guides

Features That Make BOS A Leader

Designed for OTAs & Travel Businesses

Designed for OTAs & Travel Businesses

  • ●Route Optimization: Special focus on golden quadrilateral routes (Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata-Delhi)
  • ●Festival Season Readiness: Handle 20x traffic during Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, and summer vacations
  • ●Tatkal Expertise: Optimized for lightning-fast tatkal bookings with maximum success rates
  • ●Regional Coverage: Full support for regional trains and tier-2/tier-3 city connectivity
  • ●Station Codes: Complete database of 7,000+ station codes with autocomplete
  • ●Train Numbers: All 13,000+ train numbers with schedules and routes
BOS Train API Insights

BOS Train API Insights

  • ●Popular route analysis (Delhi-Mumbai, Chennai-Bangalore, etc.)
  • ●Peak vs off-peak travel patterns
  • ●Train running status and delay prediction
  • ●Chart preparation timing analysis
  • ●Waitlist confirmation probability algorithms
  • ●Cancellation refund calculations per IRCTC rules
  • ●Quota availability trends and statistics
  • ●Platform and coach position information
Language & Localization

Language & Localization

  • ●Interface available in Hindi and 10 regional languages
  • ●Station names in local scripts
  • ●SMS in regional languages
  • ●Voice-based booking support (future roadmap)
  • ●Support for Indian number formats and date formats
  • ●Festival and holiday-aware booking suggestions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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