Fri, Apr 19, 2024
Railways said in a statement that this marks a substantial rise compared to the summer of 2023, where a total of 6369 trips were offered — which translates to an increase of 2742 trips to meet passenger demands effectively.
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Thu, Apr 04, 2024
The itinerary includes visits to Ayodhya, Baidyanath, Gangasagar, Gaya, Kolkata, Konark, Puri, and Varanasi. Witness the divine aura of Vishnupad Temple, Baidyanath Temple, Jagannath Temple, Konark Temple, Ganga Sagar, Kolkata Kali Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ramjanmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, and numerous other local temples.
Mon, Apr 01, 2024
The payment can be made through major UPI modes like Paytm, Google Pay, and Phone Pay.
Sat, Jun 09, 2018
This new revamped IRCTC comes as a one-stop solution for customers, as now they can avail informations like flights, stay, cabs, e-catering, holiday packages, tourists train, exotic hill railways and charter trains.
Tue, Jun 05, 2018
IRCTC, a subsidiary of Indian Railways, has launched its trial run of environment-friendly bagasse-based food packaging on 8 select Shatabdi and Rajdhani Express trains originating from New Delhi to mark the World Environment Day 2018
A panel of catering experts has informed IRCTC that its meal trays are overladen — holding 900 grams of food per meal against 750 grams in a normal Indian diet.
Everyone will agree on a point that the food served by IRCTC while travelling on Indian Railways trains have always been of bad quality
Mon, Jun 04, 2018
Indian Railways TDR filing on your train ticket can be done on either IRCTC official website irctc.co.in or IRCTC Rail Connect App.
In the reservation column for sleeper tickets for premium trains like Duronto and Garib Rath, Indian Railways has introduced 'Vikalp', wherein, passengers have various options to choose from, even opt for bedrolls so that they may not face problems enroute.
Sun, Jun 03, 2018
The railway catering service provider has, from time-to-time, introduced various facilities for the flexibility and efficiency of train passengers.
An Indian Railways ticket taken from the counter can be cancelled (including return journey tickets) between 24 hours and up to 4 hours prior to train departure and up to 30 minutes for RAC/waitlisted tickets before the scheduled departure time
Tue, May 29, 2018
On Monday Indian Railways launched a revamped IRCTC website to book seats that can even predict the probability of getting confirmed tickets. The website that became operational at 12 midnight, is passenger-friendly and clutter-free.
The tatkal booking facility is allowed in all classes except for AC First class. Tatkal charges per passenger in addition to normal ticket fare(applicable both in peak and lean periods ), according to IRCTC. The tatkal charges would be 10 %of the basic fare for second class and 30% of the basic fare for all other classes.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has upgraded its website to ensure smooth ticket-bookings as Indian Railways looks to strengthen the online ticket reservation system. The new website, irctc.co.in/ nget , will be simple and informative.
Indian Railways ticket booking confirmation: Getting one confirmed ticket is an onerous task and when your journey date comes nearer, it becomes even more difficult. Many people book tickets in two-three trains with the hope that at least one ticket will be confirmed by the IRCTC
Mon, May 28, 2018
IRCTC ticket booking: In a bid to ensure smooth ticket-booking on IRCTC and strengthen the online ticket reservation system, the Indian Railways has decided to come up with a better and upgraded version of the IRCTC website
Sun, May 27, 2018
Foreign Tourists (including NRIs) holding valid passport can now avail Foreign Tourist Quota facility to book railway tickets online using IRCTC eTicketing website www.irctc.co.in.
Fri, May 25, 2018
If the travelling bug is in you, here is a freebie that will make you jump with joy. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers train tickets for free via State Bank of India (SBI) card. IRCTC on its website, irctc.co.in declared: "Here's announcing the arrival of exclusivity. Presenting the IRCTC SBI Platinum Card.
The agents,however, are giving sleepless nights to IRCTC as they use illegal software to book tickets. “Keeping track of illegitimate software is difficult. It is possible that over 1,000 tickets get booked in a second across the country,” a senior rail official told DNA. The agents reportedly take a commission of Rs 500 or more for each booking.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a good four months away but the rush is already making itself felt. Online ticket bookings for trains to the Konkan region have gone through the roof. Over the past one week, the Konkan Railway has been overbooked with wait lists touching 1,000 in select trains.
Wed, May 23, 2018
There have been times when, despite booking train tickets one month or weeks prior to departure, we end up under the waiting list category. Indian Railways VIKALP scheme is the solution.
Indian Railways passengers have now wider options to order food while travelling and thereby keep their spirits high during the journey. IRCTC has started e-catering scheme to provide quality and variety in food to Indian Railways passengers
Indian Railways is an experience that most every citizen has gone through at some time or the other. The journey is magnificent as the trains pass through some spectacular regions - a travellers' delight. However, one thing that has always been a negative is the food available.
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