Train tickets News
Responding to questions raised by Sanjay Raut regarding discrepancies in IRCTC ticket pricing, the government explained the reasons why the prices of tickets are higher when booked online.
Mamata Banerjee claimed that in certain train categories, the fares exceed even the charges levied for flights.
While various categories have been created in trains such as First Class, AC Class, Sleeper Class, Chair Car, or Second Class General, no one can deny that passengers travelling on trains are now only categorized into two sections.
IRCTC cancels over 130 trains today
IRCTC diverts 15 trains and reschedule 9 trains today
Passengers are requested to check their trains' status before heading out for their journeys
Indian Railways to run 179 festival special trains
These special trains will run till Chhath Puja 2022
Railways has initiated this service to ensure convenient travel for passengers
Indian Railways is the most preferred means of transport
Festive season will increase passenger rush by manifold
Hence, by following a few steps, passengers may get their tatkal tickets confirmed
Mathura lawyer wins battle from Indian Railways after 22 years
Indian Railways overcharged Rs 20 on train tickets
Consumer Forum has ruled in favour of the lawyer
Passengers can now book 24 train tickets in a month
Rail Passengers should have their IRCTC user ID linked to their Aadhaar to avail 24 tickets
IRCTC allows people to book six tickets a month if the account not linked to Aadhaar
Indian Railways announce rail ticket bookings via QR code scanning
After Southern Railways, now service is being initiated in Northern Railways
Passengers can also avail tickets for long journeys ATVM
IRCTC has updated train booking procedure
Users will have to get their phone numbers and email IDs verified before booking
Rules are applicable to those who haven’t booked their tickets online since the onset of pandemic
Bangladeshi travellers are facing massive queues at railway counters due to advance bookings for Eid
Eid-al-Fitr festival is on or around May 3, depending upon moon sightings
Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan said this time advance tickets for Eid would be available in train stations and on the app
Passengers can continue to book up to six railway tickets a month without validating their Aadhaar cards.
The Railways earned an additional revenue of Rs 540 crore from September 2016 to June 2017 through the scheme, its data show.
Fifty percent of train tickets in the country are still purchased in cash, thanks to the dependence on neighbourhood ticketing agents, said a study.
Jet Airways on Tuesday announced all-inclusive, one-way special economy fares starting from as low as Rs 1,079 on select routes for a limited period.
Ticket booking on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) platform is set to become faster minus the kinks experienced in the current format.
From December 20, Railways will provide 10 percent rebate on vacant berths after finalisation of the reservation charts.
In a bid to attract last minute passengers, the railways have revised the flexi fare structure in premier trains by offering 10 per cent rebate on vacant berths after finalisation of the reservation charts.
In a move to encourage cashless transaction following the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes, the government has waived off the service tax for online booking of train tickets via the IRCTC website.
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