Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation: News
25 Mar 2023
Tejashwi YadavLand-for-jobs scam: Tejashwi Yadav appears before CBI for questioning
After skipping three previous summonses, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday for questioning over his purported connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam.
11 Mar 2023
Tejashwi YadavLand-for-jobs scam: CBI summons RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for questioning
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) summoned Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday for questioning in the alleged land-for-jobs scam case.
10 Mar 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)IRCTC scam: ED conducts raids on several locations
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reportedly raided several locations on Friday concerning the alleged Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam. Raids are also underway at Lalu Prasad Yadav's aide and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Syed Abu Dojana's Patna residence.
07 Mar 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Land-for-jobs scam: Now, CBI questions Lalu Yadav; daughter alleges harassment
The Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday questioned Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder and former Union railways minister Lalu Prasad Yadav at his daughter's Delhi residence in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam.
06 Mar 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Land-for-jobs scam: CBI questions ex-Bihar CM Rabri Devi in Patna
The Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) began questioning former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi at her residence in Patna, Bihar, in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam that took place during 2004-09.
17 Feb 2023
Travel And TourismTravel in luxury! Do you know IRCTC offers executive lounges
Ditch the usual rush at railway stations and wait in style at IRCTC's Executive Lounge, offering world-class facilities.
07 Feb 2023
FoodYou can now order food on trains through WhatsApp
Indian Railways announced on Monday that railway passengers will be able to book their food online and order them through the Whatsapp number registered on IRCTC.
28 Dec 2022
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways data breach: Data of 30mn users on sale
The data of millions of railway passengers are possibly at the mercy of hackers. After targeting AIIMS last month, hackers have reportedly targeted Indian Railways.
01 Jun 2022
IndiaMitali Express: Third India-Bangladesh passenger train flagged off today
Passenger train accessibility between India and Bangladesh advanced on Wednesday, with railway ministers of the two nations virtually inaugurating the New Jalpaiguri-Dhaka Mitali Express, according to a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) official.
31 May 2022
Indian RailwaysIRCTC Q4 results: Net profit up 106%, final dividend announced
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has reported a 105.99% increase in net profit for the quarter ending March 31, 2022. The figure stands at Rs. 213.78 crore, compared to Rs. 103.78 crore in the same quarter last year.
30 Apr 2022
Indian RailwaysAgra: Railways seeks shifting of temple; activists threaten mass suicide
Hindu activists have threatened to die by mass suicide after the Indian Railways issued a notice to relocate the 250-year-old Chamunda Devi Temple from Agra's Raja Ki Mandi Railway Station.
29 Apr 2022
CoalPower crisis: Passenger trains canceled to make way for coal
Realizing the intensity of the looming power crisis due to the coal shortage in various thermal plants, Indian Railways has reportedly canceled some passenger trains for quicker transportation of coal.
21 Sep 2021
Tamil NaduIRCTC fixes bug after school student raises alarm
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) fixed a bug on its e-ticketing platform after a plus two lad from Chennai raised an alarm over the presence of Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR), a type of access control vulnerability in the booking site.
17 Jul 2021
MonsoonIRCTC brings a 'fishy affair' on banks of Rupnarayan river
Monsoon ushers in relief from the hot and humid summers everywhere, and for Bengalis it also brings with it a silver lining on their plates in the form of the delectable Hilsa fish, usually savored steamed, smoked, deep-fried, or with mustard paste.
04 Jan 2021
Indian RailwaysIRCTC revamps site and app with various new features
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the Indian Railways' e-ticketing arm, has upgraded and revamped its website and app to offer a seamless ticket booking experience to passengers.
14 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiIRCTC sent two crore emails highlighting PM's relationship with Sikhs
Between December 8 and December 12, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) sent out two crore emails to its customers highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relationship with the Sikh community.
04 Dec 2020
SpiceJetTravel related stocks jump, shares of IRCTC climb by 14%
The shares of IRCTC climbed significantly on Friday with the rise being 14.51% at 3:30 pm, when the markets closed. The price of one share was pegged at Rs. 1,578.00.
19 Nov 2020
Tamil NaduIITian, arrested for 'Tatkal' booking app, wants to help IRCTC
Earlier last month, the Railway Police Force had arrested a software developer from his home in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, for creating two railway ticketing applications.
07 Oct 2020
AmazonNow, you can book train tickets on Amazon: Here's how
After buses, flights, and movies, Amazon is expanding into the train ticketing category.
12 May 2020
Piyush GoyalKnow key details about timings as limited trains start today
Starting today, 15 special trains will run across India, almost two months after all rail services were suspended to contain the spread of coronavirus.
11 May 2020
Indian RailwaysBookings for limited trains start today: Guidelines for passengers
Nearly two months after train services were suspended across India, the Railways announced on Sunday that limited trains will run from Tuesday, bookings for which will start at 4 pm today on IRCTC's website.
03 May 2020
Air IndiaIndians stranded abroad evacuated for free; migrant-workers asked to pay
The Centre on Wednesday allowed inter-state movement of stranded migrant workers via buses. Two days later, special trains were also allowed to ferry the workers.
28 Mar 2020
Indian RailwaysCoronavirus: How Railways plans to use train coaches as isolation-wards
With all passenger trains suspended amid a 21-day nationwide lockdown, the Indian Railways has converted a train coach into a prototype isolation ward in New Delhi for patients of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
21 Mar 2020
Maharashtra'Postpone train journeys,' says Railways Ministry amid coronavirus scare
After twelve passengers who recently traveled by two different trains were tested positive for coronavirus, the Railways Ministry has advised people to avoid train journeys.
02 Feb 2020
NITI AayogTata Group among companies interested in running 150 private trains
The Tata Group is among the companies that have indicated an interest in running private trains, Railway Board Chairperson Vinod Kumar Yadav said Saturday.
19 Jan 2020
MumbaiFalling panels, glitchy screens mar Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas's first commercial run
The much-anticipated Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express took its first commercial run on Sunday, two days after its inaugural run.
11 Jan 2020
Twitter#IndianRailways: Now, you can find vacant train seats after chart-preparation
The Indian Railways has introduced a new feature to ensure smooth and hassle-free train travel.
30 Oct 2019
IndiaIndian Railways introduces OTP-based refund system for canceled tickets
In a bid to make refunds more transparent and customer-friendly for passengers, the Indian Railways has introduced a new, One Time Password (OTP)-based refund system for canceled e-tickets and for fully wait-listed dropped tickets.
21 Oct 2019
DiwaliReliance Jio Diwali Offer: Gift a JioPhone for Rs. 699
If you are looking to gift someone a JioPhone, now might be the best time. As part of a limited-time Diwali festive offer, Reliance Jio is offering its popular 4G-enabled feature phone at a special price of Rs. 699.
15 Oct 2019
IndiaHere's how Aadhaar can come handy in emergency situations
With a plethora of government services linked with your Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
03 Oct 2019
IndiaIRCTC: Here's how you can book up to 12 tickets/month
In a bid to facilitate online bookings for frequent travelers and to further push Aadhaar usage, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility to book as many as 12 tickets in a month (extended from normal limit of 6 tickets), through its website and app, if you've duly linked your account with Aadhaar.
01 Oct 2019
Reliance JioJio Phone available for Rs. 699 during festive season
Jio Phone, the smart feature phone from Reliance Jio will become more affordable this festive season.
19 Sep 2019
IndiaThings to know about Tejas Express, India's first private train
Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express, India's first private train, to be run by Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to become operational from October 4.
01 Sep 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: E-tickets to get costlier as service charge restored
In what might come as a disappointment to passengers, e-tickets booked through Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) are set to get costlier, starting from today, ie. September 1.
03 Aug 2019
SecurityTruecaller reads your SMSes to determine if you need loan
Swedish caller-ID giant Truecaller is facing major privacy-related debacles one after the other.
23 Jul 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: All major concession rules explained
The Indian Railways offers concessions on tickets for people belonging to certain specified categories.
24 Jun 2019
IndiaRailways: All you need to know about Premium Tatkal bookings
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
20 Jun 2019
IndiaRailways: How to book an entire train or train coach
In a bid to facilitate bulk bookings, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility of booking an entire train or train coach to its passengers.
15 Jun 2019
IndiaIRCTC: Hacks to book Tatkal tickets quickly
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
14 Jun 2019
IndiaApart from on-board massage, Indian Railways offers these special facilities
In a bid to enhance passenger comfort, and to raise its own non-fare revenue, Indian Railways keeps coming up with new and innovative facilities and services.
07 Jun 2019
IndiaIRCTC offers Shillong-Guwahati tour package, starting at Rs. 20,000
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers domestic as well as International tour packages throughout the year.
06 Jun 2019
IndiaWant to change your train boarding station? Know these rules
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers its users the facility to change boarding station ahead of their planned train journey.
01 Jun 2019
IndiaWant confirmed train ticket? This Indian Railways' scheme can help
The Indian Railways offers 'Vikalp' scheme for waitlisted passengers to get confirmed berth in an alternate train, running within 72 hours of the scheduled departure of the original train.
29 May 2019
KarnatakaNow, fly from Bengaluru to Mysuru in just 55 mins
People traveling between Bengaluru and Mysuru will soon be able to their destination in just 55 minutes.
20 May 2019
Indian RailwaysRailways: How to book general and reservation train tickets online
The Indian Railways' long-standing commitment to passenger convenience, and technological advancements has made it quite easy for commuters to book a train ticket, these days.
14 May 2019
IndiaIndian Railways bookings: Key rules to know about ticket reservations
Indian Railways allows passengers to book train tickets offline (through reservation counters) and online (via e-ticketing service- IRCTC's portal).
10 May 2019
Ministry of RailwaysNew IRCTC rule: Change boarding station 4 hours before departure
Have a confirmed train ticket but want to change your boarding point? Now you can!
08 May 2019
IndiaIRCTC Waitlisted tickets: Rules which you should know
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the service of online booking of tickets, which opens 120 days prior to the actual date of journey.
04 May 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: All about break journey rules
The Indian Railways offers the facility of break journey to its passengers during long-distance journeys.
03 May 2019
IndiaIndian Railways' summer special trains: Timings and routes
The demand for railway reservations during the summer season increases.
01 May 2019
IndiaIRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
29 Apr 2019
Indian RailwaysIRCTC: Comparing 'Tatkal' and 'Premium Tatkal' ticket bookings
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
28 Apr 2019
Indian RailwaysIRCTC bookings: Tips to get a confirmed Tatkal ticket
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
27 Apr 2019
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways: Six rules you might not know about
There are countless rules concerning train bookings, cancellations, and journeys in Indian Railways.
15 Apr 2019
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways: Here's how you can place journey-related complaints on-the-go
More often than not, Indian Railways passengers are met with sanitation, technical and other issues during train journeys. The Railways also gets plenty of complaints in this regard on a regular basis.
08 Apr 2019
Maharashtra2 held for travelling in train on fake disability certificate
Two persons were arrested for allegedly availing train travel concessions by submitting fake disability certificate in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said today.
03 Apr 2019
Indian RailwaysIRCTC app: How to get food delivered in trains
In a bid to make catering experience for railway passengers more convenient and enjoyable, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched the Food on Track app.
02 Apr 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: Your refund-claim might get rejected in these cases
Not all plans are meant to be.
31 Mar 2019
IndiaRailway board directs all zones to remove political-ads from premises
Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav today wrote to all zones, asking them to remove all kinds of political advertising from railway premises after a series of instances of violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into light.
31 Mar 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: Here's how to use free Wi-Fi at stations
Recently, the Indian Railways proudly announced that it has provided free Wi-Fi facility to more than 1,000 railway stations, across the country, so far.
20 Mar 2019
IndiaHere's how to book train tickets via Google Pay app
Google Pay in India now lets you book, cancel and check the status of train tickets in India.
15 Mar 2019
IndiaSoon, watch free movies and shows in Mumbai local trains
Mumbai local rail network is considered an essential lifeline of the city.
14 Mar 2019
IndiaIRCTC: Hacks to book Tatkal tickets quickly
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
13 Mar 2019
IndiaIndian Railways eyes ten more bullet train routes: Details here
The Indian Railways is looking to expand the bullet train network.
09 Mar 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: General rules about cancellations and refunds
Not all plans are meant to be.
04 Mar 2019
IndiaRajdhani Express turns 50, passengers treated with delicacies, new linens
Passengers traveling in the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on Sunday received a special treat as the train turned 50 yesterday.
03 Mar 2019
Indian RailwaysIRCTC: Comparing 'Tatkal' and 'Premium Tatkal' ticket bookings
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
01 Mar 2019
IndiaIRCTC's much-awaited 'iPay' payment aggregator system launched: Details here
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has finally launched its own payment aggregator system, the "IRCTC iPay" on Thursday.
23 Feb 2019
ChandigarhRailways to launch special Statue of Unity train from March
Five months after the world's tallest statue, the Statue of Unity, was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Railways is set to launch a special train service for tourists visiting the statue from March 4.
22 Feb 2019
IndiaIRCTC's weird 'captcha' bug risked lakhs of accounts: Here's how
A few years ago, India's central train ticketing system IRCTC compromised details of over 1 crore users in a major breach.
20 Feb 2019
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways plans to curb illegal ticket booking, train thefts
There have been countless reports of train robberies and thefts, especially on luxury trains, bound for long routes.
12 Feb 2019
Indian RailwaysRailways: How to book general and reservation train tickets online
The Indian Railways' long-standing commitment to passenger convenience, and technological advancements has made it quite easy for commuters to book a train ticket, these days.
11 Feb 2019
VaranasiTrain 18: AC chair car, executive class fares announced
Ticket fares of Vande Bharat Express or Train 18, which will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, was announced today.
10 Feb 2019
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways' concession rules for patients and senior citizens
The Indian Railways offers concessions on tickets for people belonging to certain specified categories.
08 Feb 2019
India5 must-have apps for frequent Indian Railways passengers
Railways is truly a lifeline for travelers in India.
07 Feb 2019
Indian RailwaysNow, read digital magazines, newspapers in train rides
If you are a frequent traveler, this new development by the Indian Railways will make you elated.
30 Jan 2019
IndiaHow to get discount on IRCTC ticket bookings
In what comes as good news for Indian Railways passengers, various online e-wallet service providers like Paytm and MobiKwik are offering attractive discounts and cashback offers for booking rail tickets online.