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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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OTP To Be Mandatory For Tatkal Tickets Bought At Reservation Counters
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
To book Tatkal train tickets from railway reservation counters, passengers will now have to provide a one-time password received on their mobile phones, a move officials say is aimed at curbing misuse of the last-minute ticket booking facility.
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www.ndtv.com
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South Eastern Railway Opens 1,785 Apprentice Seats, Apply Now
- Wednesday November 19, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Applicants must be aged 15 to 24 years by January 1, 2026, with age relaxations for reserved categories. Qualifications include matriculation with 50% and ITI certificate from NCVT or SCVT.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Senior Citizens, Don't Make This Train Ticket Mistake - It Could Affect Your Lower Berth Allotment
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
The viral video has proven useful for train passengers who often face confusion regarding seat allotments under the senior citizen quota.
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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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From UPI To Railway Ticket Booking: List Of Key Changes Coming Into Effect From October 2025
- Monday September 29, 2025
- India News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
From the UPI to Railway ticket booking, these changes will directly impact the common people.
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www.ndtv.com
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Redditor Shares 'Creepy' Encounter After Ticket Checker Sends Instagram Request
- Sunday September 21, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The individual said they felt 'creepy' by the entire encounter and contemplated how the railway official could have got access to their Instagram ID.
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www.ndtv.com
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Aadhaar Mandatory For First 15 Minutes Of Online Train Ticket Booking from October
- Monday September 15, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Sep 15 From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book reserved general tickets through the IRCTC website or app during the first 15 minutes after booking opens for any train.
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www.ndtv.com
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How To Book The Best Train Seats Without Any Agents
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar, Nikita Nikhil
If you have been struggling to book tickets on time, here are some hacks that will make this process smooth and convenient.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Know How to Book Tickets on Vande Bharat Trains Just 15 Minutes Before Departure
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
Indian Railways has brought a new facility enabling last-minute ticket bookings on Vande Bharat Express trains. Travellers can now book seats up to 15 minutes before departure from their boarding station. This article will tell you how to reserve a seat just before the train departs.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Video: Passenger Occupies Man's Confirmed Seat In Sleeper Coach, Railways Responds
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The user shared a video showing the overcrowded sleeper coach and complained that his reserved seat was occupied by another passenger.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Railways Tweaks Emergency Quota Rules, Big Relief For Common Passengers
- Wednesday July 23, 2025
- India News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Indian Railways has updated its emergency quota booking rules. Passengers must now request EQ tickets a day in advance, as reservation charts will be prepared 8 hours before departure.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Railways Reacts to Viral Pic Of Overcrowded Sleeper Coach: "Needs To Be Enquired Immediately"
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The image sparked a discussion about the issue of overcrowding in reserved train compartments due to the presence of passengers with unreserved tickets.
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www.ndtv.com
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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.
-
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
-
OTP To Be Mandatory For Tatkal Tickets Bought At Reservation Counters
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
To book Tatkal train tickets from railway reservation counters, passengers will now have to provide a one-time password received on their mobile phones, a move officials say is aimed at curbing misuse of the last-minute ticket booking facility.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
South Eastern Railway Opens 1,785 Apprentice Seats, Apply Now
- Wednesday November 19, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Applicants must be aged 15 to 24 years by January 1, 2026, with age relaxations for reserved categories. Qualifications include matriculation with 50% and ITI certificate from NCVT or SCVT.
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www.ndtv.com/education
-
Senior Citizens, Don't Make This Train Ticket Mistake - It Could Affect Your Lower Berth Allotment
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
The viral video has proven useful for train passengers who often face confusion regarding seat allotments under the senior citizen quota.
-
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.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
From UPI To Railway Ticket Booking: List Of Key Changes Coming Into Effect From October 2025
- Monday September 29, 2025
- India News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
From the UPI to Railway ticket booking, these changes will directly impact the common people.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Redditor Shares 'Creepy' Encounter After Ticket Checker Sends Instagram Request
- Sunday September 21, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The individual said they felt 'creepy' by the entire encounter and contemplated how the railway official could have got access to their Instagram ID.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Aadhaar Mandatory For First 15 Minutes Of Online Train Ticket Booking from October
- Monday September 15, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Sep 15 From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book reserved general tickets through the IRCTC website or app during the first 15 minutes after booking opens for any train.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
How To Book The Best Train Seats Without Any Agents
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar, Nikita Nikhil
If you have been struggling to book tickets on time, here are some hacks that will make this process smooth and convenient.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Know How to Book Tickets on Vande Bharat Trains Just 15 Minutes Before Departure
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
Indian Railways has brought a new facility enabling last-minute ticket bookings on Vande Bharat Express trains. Travellers can now book seats up to 15 minutes before departure from their boarding station. This article will tell you how to reserve a seat just before the train departs.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Video: Passenger Occupies Man's Confirmed Seat In Sleeper Coach, Railways Responds
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The user shared a video showing the overcrowded sleeper coach and complained that his reserved seat was occupied by another passenger.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Indian Railways Tweaks Emergency Quota Rules, Big Relief For Common Passengers
- Wednesday July 23, 2025
- India News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Indian Railways has updated its emergency quota booking rules. Passengers must now request EQ tickets a day in advance, as reservation charts will be prepared 8 hours before departure.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Indian Railways Reacts to Viral Pic Of Overcrowded Sleeper Coach: "Needs To Be Enquired Immediately"
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The image sparked a discussion about the issue of overcrowding in reserved train compartments due to the presence of passengers with unreserved tickets.
-
www.ndtv.com