IRCTC Battery Car Booking – Book Battery Car Indian Railways – Battery Car on Train
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How to Book Battery Car in Railway Station Step by Step
To book a IRCTC Buggy Service online using IRCTC’s Buggy Service, passengers can log in to irctctourism.com or irctc.co.in and enter their PNR number to check the availability of Battery Car. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Visit
- Select E-Wheelchair under ‘Service at Stations’
- Click on ‘e-Wheelchair’
- Enter your PNR No. and Click on ‘Search’
- Enter Required Details, then Click on ‘Book’
- You will get the complete booking details.
- Click on ‘Print Voucher’ for the voucher that will be required at the time when wheelchair is issued
Tips for a Happier Rail Travel
- Very busy Railway Stations have the facility of prepaid Passengers Cart Vehicle to transport needy passengers when they exit / enter the Station
- The facility is particularly convenient for aged, sick divyang passengers to comfortably commute
- The Carts are basically non polluting battery operated vehicles, re-affirming the commitment of Railways for a better environment
Making Travel Accessible For All
- Towards Inclusive, Equitable & Convenient Railway Services for Divyangjan Passengers
- Divyangjan Friendly Toilets at 3761 Stations
- Reservation Quota and Concessional Tickets
- Increase in Divyangjan Friendly Coaches
- Wheelchair and Battery Operated Car
This Features are available the Below Railway station Book Battery Car (IRCTC Buggy Booking) at Railway Station
Agra Cantt., Ambala Cantt. Jn., Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Allahabad, Anand Vihar Terminal, Bandra Terminus, Bareily, Bhagalpur, Bhopal, Bangalore City, Bangalore Cantt., Bhatapara, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai Central, Chennai Egmore, Coimbatore Jn., CST Mumbai, Chhapra Jn., Darbhanga Jn., Dhanbad, Durg, Dadar, Dehradun, Delhi Jn., Ernakulam Jn., Gaya Jn., Ghazipur City, Gwalior, Guwahati, H. Nizamuddin, Hyderabad, Haridwar, Howrah, Jaipur, Jammu Tawi, Jabalpur, Jhansi, Jodhpur cantt., Kacheguda, Kalyan, Kanpur Central, Kharagpur, Kota, Kozhikkode, Lokmanya Tilak (T), Ludhiana, Lucknow, Lucknow Jn., Madurai Jn., Manduadih, Mughalsarai Jn., Muzaffarpur Jn., Mysore Jn., Mathura Jn., Mumbai Central main, New Jalpaiguri, Nagpur, New Delhi, Pune, Puri, Patna Jn., Raipur, Ranchi, Rajkot, Salem, Sealdah, Solapur, Surat, Secunderabad, Tatanagar, Thane, Thrisur, Tirupati, Tiruvananthapuram Central, Tiruchirapalli, Vadodara, Varanasi , Vijayawada , Visakhapatnam and Yesvantpur.
Commencement of Battery Operated Cars
Battery Operated Car (BOC) service on paid basis has been started at following stations. Preference shall be given to Divangjan,Senior Citizen,Pregnant Woman and Medically Sick Passenger.Passenger may contact on provided mobile number for availing services:
In this regards are mention below:-
| S.No | Station Name | Rate of BOC per Trip (Max 3 Passenger) (In Rs) | Contact Details |
| 1. | Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai (CSTM) Station Central Railway | 40 | 9152156194 |
| 2. | Dadar | 50 | 7022047626 |
| 3. | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus(LTT) | 50 | 7022047625 |
Here’s a clear breakdown of how to book battery-operated cars (also referred to as buggies, platform cars, or e-wheelchairs) at Indian Railway stations:
What Is the IRCTC Battery Car Service?
- These are battery-operated vehicles used to help elderly, differently-abled, pregnant, or medically unwell passengers move between station entry/exit points and platforms or train coaches.
- The service originally began for free under CSR initiatives at A-1 category stations, but most locations now charge a nominal fee around ₹20–₹50 per trip.
How to Book — Step-by-Step
- Visit IRCTC Website or IRCTC Tourism Portal
- Go to the “E-Wheelchair” or “Buggy Service” section under Services at Stations
- Enter your PNR number → Click Search
- Fill in required details and submit
- Download or print the voucher, which needs to be shown at the station to claim the vehicle.
Alternatively, you can:
- Call 139 (IR Railway helpline), or
- Contact the station-specific mobile number, often displayed on IRCTC pages.
Key Features & Availability
- Advance bookings receive priority; otherwise, service operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Usage priority given to: senior citizens, differently-abled individuals, pregnant women, or travelers who are medically unwell.
- Operational stations: Initially rolled out at around 48 major stations, now expanding to over 75 A-1 category stations, including locations like New Delhi, Mumbai CST, Chennai Central, Bengaluru City, Hyderabad, Pune, and many others.
- Service responsibility lies with third-party providers, while Railways supplies charging points and parking space.
Local Variations & Costs
- Delhi stations (e.g., NDLS, Anand Vihar) offer battery cars; the fare is around ₹120 per booking, and bookings may be done via the help desk
- At some Southern Railway stations like Tuticorin, the service costs ₹10 per person for up to 6 passengers per vehicle.
- Pune Station briefly operated the service at ₹40–₹50 per trip, but it was discontinued due to operational issues.
Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| What it is | Battery-operated buggy service for passenger assistance |
| Booking Methods | IRCTC website/app, tourism portal, helpline (139), or station number |
| Cost | Approx. ₹20–₹120 depending on station and policy |
| Availability | Multiple A-1 stations nationwide |
| Priority Passengers | Elderly, differently-abled, pregnant, or ill passengers |
| Service Type | Third-party operated; Railways provides infrastructure support |
Let me know if you’d like the contact number for your nearest station or help checking availability for your journey date—happy to assist!