IRCTC Ticket Booking Error Code 119 | Solution for a Booking

If the exact text you received was “Error Code 119” during the payment or final booking step, it is likely an internal or a payment gateway-specific error that the IRCTC system is reflecting.

Based on the information available for IRCTC and Indian Railways, “Error Code 119” is not a standard, officially published error code for ticket booking failures (like the common series starting with BER0xx).

However, in the context of a ticket:

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1. Most Likely Meaning: RAC 119 Status

If you see RAC 119 on a ticket you booked, it is not an error code but a Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) status.

• RAC Meaning:

  • It means you have a guaranteed seat for travel, but you will be sharing a side lower berth with another RAC passenger.

• The Number 119:

  • The number indicates your position on the RAC list. It means 118 people are ahead of you in line to get a confirmed berth if someone cancels.

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2. If it Appeared as an Error During Booking/Payment

If the exact text you received was “Error Code 119” during the payment or final booking step, it is likely an internal or a payment gateway-specific error that the IRCTC system is reflecting.

In this situation, the cause is usually related to:

• Temporary Server Congestion:

  • The most common reason for all generic IRCTC failures, especially during peak hours (like Tatkal).

• Payment Gateway Timeout/Failure:

  • A communication break between IRCTC and your bank’s payment gateway.

• A Catch-all Technical Error:

  • The system is unable to process the request for an unknown internal reason.

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Solution for a Booking/Payment Error 119

If you encountered it as a booking or payment error, here are the recommended steps:

1. Check Transaction Status:

   • Immediately check your bank/card statement.
     • If amount is deducted: DO NOT try booking again for a few minutes. Check the “My Transactions” section on the IRCTC website/app. If the ticket is not booked, the deducted amount will be automatically refunded (usually within 3-7 working days).
     • If amount is NOT deducted: Proceed to the next step.

2. Clear Cache:

   • Clear your browser’s cookies and cache or use the IRCTC mobile app.

3. Use a Different Payment Method/Gateway:

   • Try using Net Banking, a different UPI ID, or a different payment gateway option.

4. Try Again Later:

   • Wait for a few minutes (or until non-peak hours if it was a Tatkal booking) and attempt the booking again.