Online travel platform Cleartrip, owned by Flipkart, has expanded into train ticket bookings through a partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. The move marks a strategic push to tap into India’s massive railway passenger base and strengthen its position as a multi-modal travel platform.
With this launch, users can now book train tickets across India directly on Cleartrip, alongside its existing flight and hotel services.
Cleartrip’s integration with IRCTC enables access to bookings across all routes, including General and Tatkal quotas, in line with Ministry of Railways guidelines. The platform also offers key features such as real-time seat availability, fare insights, PNR status tracking, berth preferences, and secure digital payments.
This unified interface is designed to simplify the booking experience in a segment that handles over 800 million reserved passengers annually. India’s railways, which serve nearly 23 million passengers daily, present a significant opportunity for digital travel platforms.
Cleartrip aims to capture a mid-to-high single-digit market share in online train ticket bookings by the end of the current financial year. The company expects train bookings to contribute around 5–10% to its overall business within this period.
Executives highlighted that while the initial focus is on gaining a foothold, the long-term outlook is geared toward exponential growth as adoption increases. The railway segment, given its scale, is seen as a strong driver for future expansion.
The entry into train ticketing aligns with Cleartrip’s broader strategy of becoming a comprehensive travel solution. By adding rail bookings to its portfolio, the company is positioning itself to compete more effectively with other online travel aggregators.
The integration also enhances customer stickiness, allowing users to manage multiple travel needs within a single platform, an increasingly important factor in India’s competitive travel-tech landscape.
Cleartrip’s foray into train ticketing through IRCTC reflects a calculated bet on India’s vast railway ecosystem. With clear market share targets and a focus on user experience, the company is leveraging this expansion to accelerate growth and move closer to its vision of a unified travel platform.
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Published on: Apr 28, 2026, 2:51 PM IST
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