Indian Railways

India's Fastest Train, Vande Bharat Express, Clocks 1 Lakh Running Kilometres

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 16, 2019

The indigenously-built Vande Bharat Express has completed one lakh running kilometres without missing a single trip, officials said on Thursday.

IRCTC Booking: How To Check Chances Of Getting Confirmed Ticket Using This Facility

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Friday May 17, 2019

IRCTC News: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) which allows individuals to book tickets online via its website irctc.co.in or its mobile application offers a feature where individuals can know about the chances of confirmation of their wait listed train ticket. Known as 'CNF Probability' tab, the feature allows persons while ma...

All You Need To Know About Indian Railways' Vikalp Scheme For Wait-Listed Passengers

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Friday May 17, 2019

IRCTC booking today: The Vikalp scheme is applicable for those holding train ticket bookings with a "waiting" status. Individuals remaining fully wait-listed after charting are considered for allotment in the alternative trains opted by them. Under the IRCTC Vikalp scheme, the transfer to an alternative train - opted by the user - can be for a dep...

IRCTC Tourism's 7-Day Himachal Tour Package: Costs, Destinations, Itinerary Here

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Thursday May 16, 2019

Indian Railway: IRCTC Tourism is offering a Himachal Delight tour package from Kolkata which covers destinations like Chandigarh, Manali and Shimla.

Know All About Indian Railways Monthly Season Tickets For First, Second Booking Classes

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Tuesday May 14, 2019

IRCTC: Fares for first class MST or monthly season ticket bookings are four times compared to second class fares. The Railways currently allows only one season ticket per passenger for travelling between two stations.

Tatkal Train Ticket: Rules, Timings, Reservation Charges And Other Details Here

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Tuesday May 14, 2019

IRCTC Tatkal Train Ticket: Tatkal train ticket booking charges have been fixed as a percentage of fare at 10 per cent of basic fare for second class.

Indian Railways Luggage Rules: Limit, Extra Charge And Other Details

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Monday May 13, 2019

Extra luggage is chargeable at 1.5 times of the applicable luggage rate, according to Indian Railways

IRCTC Summer Special Northern Railway Trains: Routes, Timings, Other Details Here

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Friday May 10, 2019

IRCTC: Indian Railways' northern division Northern Railwayhas started special trains to clear rush during the summer season, Northern Railwaysaid in a notification

Indian Railways Ticket Concession Rules For Senior Citizens, Others Explained

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Thursday May 9, 2019

IRCTC concession rules: Indian Railways offers concession on ticket prices for senior citizens, disabled individuals, students, war widows, government award winners, patients among other persons, according to the Railways website -indianrailways.gov.in.

Man Gets Rs 33 Refund For Cancelled Railway Ticket After Two-Year Battle

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

After two years of arduous attempts, a Kota-based engineer received Rs 33 as refund from the Indian Railways which charged him the amount as service tax despite him cancelling the ticket prior to the implementation of GST.

Indian Railways Season Ticket Rules, Validity, Distance, Details Here

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Tuesday May 7, 2019

IRCTC Mumbai local train: Mumbai local trains are one such example of suburban railway system being run by Indian Railways where season tickets are being sold.

Tatkal Ticket Charges, Rules, Booking Timings Other Details Here

Business | Monday May 6, 2019

IRCTC Tatkal booking: The Indian Railways has fixed the Tatkal charges as a percentage of fare at the rate of 10 per cent of basic fare for second class and 30 per cent of basic fare for all other classes.

Railways Circular Journey Rules, Tickets, How It Works, Details Here

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Friday May 3, 2019

IRCTC Circular Journey Tickets: Indian Railways offers a special service for travellers who wish to go for a trip connecting many destinations.

All You Need To Know About Indian Railways Break Journey Rules

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Thursday May 2, 2019

IRCTC Break Journey Rules: Indian Railways allows its passengers to break journey once for two days for holders of journey tickets of more than 500 kilometres.

Cyclone Fani: Special Train For Tourists In Odisha After Trains Cancelled

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Thursday May 2, 2019

As cyclone storm "Fani" inches closer towards mainland, evacuation has begun in full swing. Indian Railways have today announced a special train to aid evacuation of standard tourists from Puri to Shalimar-the most likely location of landfall.