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Indian Railways To Run 1,484 Summer Special Trains To Manage Holiday Rush
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Travel | Edited by NDTV Travel Desk
Indian Railways has announced the operation of 1,484 summer special trains. These services included 749 reserved and 735 unreserved trains.
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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.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Rain Or Snow, Inside India's 326-Day Mountain Op To Hunt 7 Pak Terrorists
- Monday February 23, 2026
- India News | Reported by Rajeev Ranjan, Edited by Debanish Achom
Operation Trashi-1, the long, sustained hunt for Pakistan-trained terrorists by the Indian Army, police tactical units, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the forests and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, is a shining example of courage.
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www.ndtv.com
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Just 5 Weeks Of Brain Training May Cut Dementia Risk By 20 Years, Claims New Study
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A discovery that could improve brain health and lower the risk of dementia. Here is what the study says about brain training and how it could make your brain healthier if applied in the right manner.
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www.ndtv.com
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Indian Railways To Run 1,484 Summer Special Trains To Manage Holiday Rush
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Travel | Edited by NDTV Travel Desk
Indian Railways has announced the operation of 1,484 summer special trains. These services included 749 reserved and 735 unreserved trains.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
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
-
Rain Or Snow, Inside India's 326-Day Mountain Op To Hunt 7 Pak Terrorists
- Monday February 23, 2026
- India News | Reported by Rajeev Ranjan, Edited by Debanish Achom
Operation Trashi-1, the long, sustained hunt for Pakistan-trained terrorists by the Indian Army, police tactical units, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the forests and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, is a shining example of courage.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Just 5 Weeks Of Brain Training May Cut Dementia Risk By 20 Years, Claims New Study
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A discovery that could improve brain health and lower the risk of dementia. Here is what the study says about brain training and how it could make your brain healthier if applied in the right manner.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
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
-
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
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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.
-
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.
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www.ndtv.com