To bring further convenience to the rail users, the Indian Railway has started the service of booking e-ticket over the mobile phone.

According to an official release issued in New Delhi today, passengers can book a ticket through their mobile phone after initial registration and downloading of suitable software.

The passenger will receive a reservation message with full details of the ticket including PNR, Train No, date of journey and class after booking.

This virtual message will be treated at par with the print-out of the e-ticket which at present is taken out by the passengers.