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The train manufactured by the Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF) broke down on Saturday morning at the Chamraula station in Uttar Pradesh

Vande Bharat Express: The commercial run of Train 18, the bookings for which have already begun, will start from February 17.

The semi-high speed train is scheduled to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15.

The semi-high speed train is scheduled to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15.

Services with a mass user base such as construction, education and healthcare currently do not adhere to any standards by the BIS.

The semi-high speed train is scheduled to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15.

Concessions in fares are available for male senior citizens of minimum 60 years and female senior citizen of minimum 58 years, noted IRCTC.

According to railway officials, Train 18, which runs on electric traction like Metro trains, will start replacing the Shatabdi Express fleet from next year.

The Railways administration reserves seats, berths and compartments in accordance with the rules and conditions published in the coaching tariff. A passenger seeking reservation of berth or seats can purchase tickets either from the Railways reservation offices, authorised travel agencies or online via IRCTC's official website or mobile app. Passengers booking tickets are assigned specific statuses, such as waiting (WL), RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation), and confirmed (full berth), according to IRCTC's (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) website - irctc.co.in.

Train 18, which runs on electric traction like Metro trains, will start replacing the Shatabdi Express fleet from next year, the report said.

Tatkal booking opens at 10 am for AC classes and 11 am for non-AC classes, one day in advance of the actual date of journey, excluding date of journey, said Indian Railways.

The railway official said the stairs of the first-class coaches have also been worked to provide more comfort to passengers.

IRCTC Refund Rules: After confirmation of cancellation, IRCTC refunds the entire amount to the account from which booking transaction took place, after deducting the applicable charges.

The rail corridor would run between Sector 51 station in Noida and the Depot Station in Greater Noida.

The visibility was 400 metres at Safdarjung at 8.30 am and 250 metres at Palam at 7.30 am, said a weather department official.