Indian Railways’ IRCTC on Wednesday launches a redesigned ticket booking website in beta form, with the version going live via the existing IRCTC portal. Multiple outlets report that the beta interface is accessed through a dedicated link on the IRCTC homepage. The updates focus on improving the ticket booking flow, including faster checkout and a cleaner, more user-friendly design. Reported changes include reducing or removing unnecessary captchas and pop-ups, streamlining steps in the booking process, and making seat availability easier to check. Sources also say the beta version displays seat availability across travel classes more clearly, including on a single screen. Several reports add that the system allows users to save passenger details to speed up repeat bookings. Railways officials describe the release as a trial phase intended to collect public feedback before broader rollout. While the beta is available now, outlets state that a fully functional portal is expected in the coming weeks. One report also says the upgraded website is set to be integrated with a new Passenger Reservation System (PRS) engine that is being overhauled, as part of wider modernization efforts.