Train Travel

Cheaper, Faster: 10 Things To Know About New Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Train

India News | Edited by Amrita Ray | Wednesday October 18, 2017

The Ministry of Railways has introduced a new Rajdhani on the Delhi-Mumbai route. The special train, which will be launched on October 16, is aimed at reducing travel time by two hours with the current infrastructure and rolling stock.

Railways' Diwali Gift To Commuters: Cheaper, Faster Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2017

Commuters on the Delhi -Mumbai route have another reason to rejoice this Diwali as Railways is introducing a new faster and cheaper Rajdhani. The special train will not only decrease travel time by two hours, but will cost passengers Rs 600-800 less than the two other Rajdhanis already on the route.

A Cheaper, Faster Rajdhani This Diwali Between Delhi-Mumbai

Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2017

The special train, to be introduced to the sector on October 16 from Hazrat Nizamuddin station in Delhi to the Bandra Terminus in Mumbai, will not only decrease travel time by two hours, but will cost passengers Rs 600-800 less than the two other Rajdhanis already on the route.

Railway Train Ticket Cancellation, Refund Rules: Sleeper, AC, RAC, Waiting List

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Saturday October 14, 2017

If a confirmed ticket is cancelled up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure of train, cancellation charges will be deducted.

Cancellation Charges Of Train Tickets: Sleeper, AC 3, AC 2, AC 1, RAC, Waiting List Tickets

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Tuesday October 3, 2017

According to Railway rules, ticket cancellation charges vary depending on the class of travel and the time when one cancels the ticket.

mAadhaar Is Valid ID For Train Travel. Details Here

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Monday September 25, 2017

An m-Aadhaar user can add maximum 3 Aadhaar profiles in his device, all having same mobile number registered in their Aadhaar.

Sleeping Time Cut By An Hour For Train Passengers In New Rule

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Sunday September 17, 2017

If you a frequent train traveller, you must have witnessed those tiresome fights over berths and stretched sleep time. In its effort to provide a comfortable travel to its passengers and put an end to those unnecessary quarrels that break out due to oversleeping passengers on different berths, the Railways has decided to reduce the official sleepin...

Act Against 26/11 Accused, PM Modi And Abe Tell Pak: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Thursday September 14, 2017

After jointly inaugurating work on India's first bullet train, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe held summit talks today and signed 15 agreements to enhance strategic partnership, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region where China is increasingly assertive. A joint statement said India and J...

Nagpur-Hyderabad Train Travel To Take 3 Hours Under New Plan

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 11, 2017

A rail journey between Nagpur and Hyderabad may take a mere three hours down from the nine that most trains take now if a plan is put into action.

5 Dead In 30X Normal Rain In Mumbai, City Struggles Day After: 10 Points

Mumbai News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Wednesday August 30, 2017

Traffic is almost clear and people can now travel by road, the Mumbai Police said. Train services have been restored on most lines and though local trains, Mumbai's lifeline, are running behind schedule, thousands of people who were stuck all night at offices are now returning home. Flight operations are normal. There was little rain overnight and ...

China To Re-Launch World's Fastest Bullet Train, Part Of $360 Billion Plan

World News | NDTV News Desk | Monday August 21, 2017

China will launch the world's fastest train in September which will shorten the travel time between Beijing and Shanghai by more than an hour, authorities said on Monday.

BITS Students Building 1,200 Km/Hour Travel Pod For Elon Musk Contest

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 27, 2017

A proposed Bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will take approximately two hours, running at a maximum speed of 320-350 km per hour.

Blog: I Have Cerebral Palsy. Indian Railways Is Indifferent To My Train Travel

Rajiv Rajan | Thursday July 27, 2017

I am 44 and have cerebral palsy. I vividly remember my trip from Chennai to Delhi by train in the early nineties mainly because of the starvation I had to bear before starting my train journey. I used to start my diet by eating little or no solids almost 36 hours before I started from Chennai. This was necessary for the toilets in the train were in...

Switzerland Plans For Zero Air Pollution Travel

World News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Wednesday July 19, 2017

Imagine getting from home to work without a carbon footprint, whether one is traveling by train, car or bike. Switzerland has envisioned it, put it to test and is on verge of making it an option for every citizen. By 2022, the Green Class Project could become a part of Swiss lifestyle, so every single citizen could travel without causing any pollut...

Railways Launches 'SAARTHI' App, Solar Train: 10 Things To Know

India News | Edited by Prashun Talukdar | Saturday July 15, 2017

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday launched a new integrated mobile app "SAARTHI - synergised advanced application rail travel help and information" for passengers. This new app will allow passengers to book tickets, enquiry, on-board cleaning and ordering meal on a single platform. The new SAARTHI app also includes features such as safety fo...

8 Train Coaches Travel 30 km Without Engine In Uttarakhand

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 12, 2017

In a bizzare incident, six goats and a cow-calf came under eight coaches that rolled 30 km without an engine from the railway station in Tanakpur.

Book Fairies Are Dropping Books On The Delhi Metro. Found One Yet?

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Thursday July 6, 2017

If you travel by the Delhi Metro and you've seen a sudden abundance of books wedged between the banisters, hidden away in corners of the station or simply left on train seats, you have Books On The Delhi Metro to thank.

Soon, Travel 'Economy AC' In Trains. Here's What Will Be Different

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 2, 2017

Train passengers will soon have option of travelling in a new class of 'Economy AC coaches' with fares less than normal third AC tariff.

First Class, Air-Conditioned Train Fares To Rise Under GST

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 30, 2017

Non-AC travel, including that by local trains, metro and religious tours will remain exempt from the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

GST Effect: AC, First Class Train Fares To Go Up Marginally

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 21, 2017

With the Goods and Services Tax (GST) coming into effect from July 1, train passengers will have to pay a bit more to travel AC and first class.

This Is What 40,000 Railway Coaches You Travel In Will Look Like

India News | NDTV Profit Team | Friday June 16, 2017

Indian Railways plans to induct about 40,000 coaches with upgraded interiors by 2022-23.

Travellers Can Now Book Railway Tickets Using mVisa Payment Solution

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 13, 2017

Users can securely link their visa debit, credit or prepaid account to the mVisa application on their smartphones and make their travel bookings by simply scanning their mVisa QR code.

Book Now Pay Later: IRCTC To Offer Train Tickets On Credit

NDTV and Agencies | Thursday June 1, 2017

Potential passengers can book a ticket and pay for it online within 14 days, IRCTC said.

Paytm Looks To Triple Train Bookings On It's Platform This Year

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 31, 2017

Paytm has witnessed exponential growth in its travel vertical with more than 10 million tickets sold in FY17.

Coffee On Tap, TV, Scenery: Mumbai-Goa Tracks Go One-Up On Flights

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Monday May 22, 2017

A flight-like experience on the tracks - this is what the new luxurious train Tejas Express, which was unveiled this morning, has to offer.

How Much Will You Pay To Eat Out? GST Council Fixes Service Tax Rates

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Friday May 19, 2017

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Friday fixed the tax slabs that will kick in when India's biggest tax reform comes into force from 1 July in a way that will make sure that the new tax rates do not raise prices. The council has told the government to exempt healthcare and education from the new tax that will replace a bundle of central a...

Projects Launched To Facilitate Mumbai's Local Train Commuters

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 16, 2017

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today inaugurated several projects, including foot overbridges and escalators, to make travel more pleasurable for the over 75 lakh daily commuters on Mumbai's local trains.

Tejas Express: Now Travel Between Delhi-Chandigarh At 160 Kmph

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 10, 2017

The new coaches can run at a speed of 200 kmph but due to constraints related to rail tracks the Tejas Express will run at a speed of 160 kmph

Super Luxurious Maharajas' Express Offers Free Seats On New Routes

NDTV Profit Team | Tuesday May 2, 2017

Indian Railways and IRCTC have announced two new circuits of their flagship luxury train Maharajas' Express, this year.

Google Trips Now Lets You Manually Enter Reservations, Share Travel Information

Shekhar Thakran | Thursday April 27, 2017

While Google Trips app already fetched flight and hotel reservations from your Gmail inbox, it will now automatically organise all your past and upcoming train and bus reservations as well.