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Man Complains 82-Year-Old Woman Allotted Upper Berth Despite Other Seats Available, Indian Railways Reacts
- Sunday March 1, 2026
- Travel | Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
In the computerised reservation system of Indian Railways, there is a provision for allotting lower berth automatically to senior citizens and female passengers above the age of 45 years, subject to the availability of such lower berths at the time of booking.
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Indian Railways Announces 186 Special Holi Trains: Routes, Stops And Timings Inside
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
To ease Holi travel congestion, Indian Railways will operate 186 special trains across key routes this festive season.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Indian Railways Brings Back Emergency Quota For Vande Bharat Sleeper, Amrit Bharat Services
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
The change has been made after the Board reviewed passenger demand, berth availability and the operational requirements of premium long distance services.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Indian Railways Introduces Meal Booking Online On 25 Trains: Here's How It Works
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
Indian Railways has enabled digital meal pre-booking on select long-distance trains, giving passengers the option to reserve standard meals before travel.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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RAC Passengers Without Full Berth Must Get Partial Refunds On Train Tickets, Says Parliamentary Committee
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Travel | PTI
The Public Accounts Committee recommended partial fare refunds for RAC ticket holders who pay full fare but share a berth, deeming full charges unjustified under current Indian Railways rules.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Train Ticket Booking Rules Changed From January 12: What Aadhaar-Verified Travellers Should Know
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni
From January 12, 2026, IRCTC changed first-day train ticket booking rules. Aadhaar-verified users get extended booking access.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Fare Structure Explained, Why It's More Expensive Than Rajdhani
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
The notified fares place the Vande Bharat Sleeper firmly in the premium segment, while a parallel change of booking rules removes long-standing features such as RAC and waiting lists.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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7 Indian Railway Terms Every Traveller Must Know Before Booking
- Wednesday January 7, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Indian Railways uses a mix of abbreviations and codes that hold specific meanings, and knowing them can make your travel smoother.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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9 Safety Tips Every Woman Should Follow While Travelling By Train In India
- Tuesday October 21, 2025
- Travel | Written by Payal, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Indian Railways has made train journeys safer for women, but a few smart personal habits can make all the difference.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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RAC Vs Waitlist Vs Confirmed: What Your Indian Railways Ticket Status Really Means
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
RAC stands for Reservation Against Cancellation. It comes into play once all confirmed berths in a class are booked. Read on for details.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Man Complains 82-Year-Old Woman Allotted Upper Berth Despite Other Seats Available, Indian Railways Reacts
- Sunday March 1, 2026
- Travel | Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
In the computerised reservation system of Indian Railways, there is a provision for allotting lower berth automatically to senior citizens and female passengers above the age of 45 years, subject to the availability of such lower berths at the time of booking.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
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Indian Railways Announces 186 Special Holi Trains: Routes, Stops And Timings Inside
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
To ease Holi travel congestion, Indian Railways will operate 186 special trains across key routes this festive season.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Indian Railways Brings Back Emergency Quota For Vande Bharat Sleeper, Amrit Bharat Services
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
The change has been made after the Board reviewed passenger demand, berth availability and the operational requirements of premium long distance services.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Indian Railways Introduces Meal Booking Online On 25 Trains: Here's How It Works
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
Indian Railways has enabled digital meal pre-booking on select long-distance trains, giving passengers the option to reserve standard meals before travel.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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RAC Passengers Without Full Berth Must Get Partial Refunds On Train Tickets, Says Parliamentary Committee
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Travel | PTI
The Public Accounts Committee recommended partial fare refunds for RAC ticket holders who pay full fare but share a berth, deeming full charges unjustified under current Indian Railways rules.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Train Ticket Booking Rules Changed From January 12: What Aadhaar-Verified Travellers Should Know
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni
From January 12, 2026, IRCTC changed first-day train ticket booking rules. Aadhaar-verified users get extended booking access.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Fare Structure Explained, Why It's More Expensive Than Rajdhani
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
The notified fares place the Vande Bharat Sleeper firmly in the premium segment, while a parallel change of booking rules removes long-standing features such as RAC and waiting lists.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
7 Indian Railway Terms Every Traveller Must Know Before Booking
- Wednesday January 7, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Indian Railways uses a mix of abbreviations and codes that hold specific meanings, and knowing them can make your travel smoother.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
9 Safety Tips Every Woman Should Follow While Travelling By Train In India
- Tuesday October 21, 2025
- Travel | Written by Payal, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Indian Railways has made train journeys safer for women, but a few smart personal habits can make all the difference.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
RAC Vs Waitlist Vs Confirmed: What Your Indian Railways Ticket Status Really Means
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
RAC stands for Reservation Against Cancellation. It comes into play once all confirmed berths in a class are booked. Read on for details.
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www.ndtv.com/travel