Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation: News
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.
29 Jan 2019
IndiaNow, JioPhone users can use JioRail to book train tickets
Just a few weeks after launching JioBrowser, Reliance Jio has launched a dedicated rail reservation app for JioPhone users.
28 Jan 2019
Lalu Prasad YadavIRCTC scam: Lalu Prasad, wife, son granted bail by Delhi-Court
A Delhi court today granted bail to RJD chief Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav in a money laundering case related to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam.
24 Jan 2019
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways' e-Drishti software: All you need to know
In a bid to enhance transparency and vigilance in the Railways department, the Indian Railways, in association with Centre For Railway Information Systems (CRIS) has launched a software system called e-Drishti.
18 Jan 2019
IndiaKumbh 2019: Indian Railways launches device for generating unreserved tickets
To facilitate the large number of pilgrims visiting the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, from all over the country, the Indian Railways has taken a number of steps.
16 Jan 2019
IndiaIRCTC installs first-ever Pizza Vending Machine at Mumbai railway station
Pizza lovers, and Indian railways passengers, both of which are high in numbers, have something to rejoice!
16 Jan 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: 7 advanced features on the new IRCTC website
The official Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website was given a major upgradation last year.
12 Jan 2019
IndiaIndian Railways' new move to reduce on-board bed-roll theft
The Indian Railways is always on lookout to enhance on-board facilities for its passengers to make the journey more enjoyable and convenient.
10 Jan 2019
IndiaRailways: How to check train PNR status via SMS, website
An Indian Railways Passenger Name Record (PNR) is a number assigned to a passenger or a group of passengers that contains a set of personal and travel information of the passenger(s).
10 Jan 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: Take the spectacular Patalpani-Kalakund heritage train ride!
The Patalpani-Kalakund heritage train was introduced by the Western zone of Indian Railways on December 25, 2018.
09 Jan 2019
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways: How to download IRCTC Food on Track app
In a bid to make catering experience for railway passengers more convenient and enjoyable, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched the Food on Track app.
04 Jan 2019
IndiaRailway ticketing, Aadhaar, GST, more: Major policy changes in 2019
Apart from celebrating endings and beginnings, and cooking life-amending resolutions, New year is also a good time to look ahead for official policy changes taking place in the coming year.
31 Dec 2018
IndiaIndian Railways to build affordable capsule hotels at railway stations
In a bid to make passenger lodging more convenient and comfortable, the Indian Railways is planning to introduce capsule hotels at major railway stations, across the country.
26 Dec 2018
MumbaiGood news for railway passengers, pod-hotel coming up near Mumbai-Central
In a bid to provide passengers the best lodging comfort, Indian Railways-owned IRCTC is planning to build a pod hotel near Mumbai Central station.
24 Dec 2018
PaytmNow, book train tickets via Paytm at zero extra cost
There's a good number of third-party payment gateways that facilitate online train ticket bookings.
23 Dec 2018
Indian RailwaysFirst Train 18 scheduled to run on Delhi-Varanasi route
The first Train 18 will run between Delhi and Varanasi, on December 29, the Indian Railways said, in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha.
20 Dec 2018
India#IndianRailways: How Railways is planning to improve cleanliness of toilets
Over the decades, Indian Railways has come a long way in terms of connectivity, ticketing services, passenger amenities, convenience, and comfort.
20 Dec 2018
IndiaIRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
14 Dec 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC: Comparing 'Tatkal' and 'Premium Tatkal' ticket bookings
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
14 Dec 2018
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).
09 Dec 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC bookings: Tips to get a confirmed Tatkal ticket
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
03 Dec 2018
IndiaIndian Railways: How to transfer train ticket to blood relations
For facilitating last-minute change in plans of the passengers, the Indian Railways offers the option of transferring ticket to one of their blood relations.
02 Dec 2018
IndiaEngine-less Train 18 breaches 180kmph mark; might make January debut
India's first engine-less train, dubbed Train 18, breached the 180kmph mark on Sunday, two weeks after trial runs first commenced.
01 Dec 2018
IndiaIRCTC: Know chances/probability of waitlisted train ticket getting confirmed
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a new service, under which the passengers can check the probability of their waitlisted ticket getting confirmed, while booking tickets online on the new IRCTC website or app.
30 Nov 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC bookings: Tips to get a confirmed Tatkal ticket
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
28 Nov 2018
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).
27 Nov 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC online ticket cancellation rules before and after chart preparation
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility of online cancellation of e-tickets via its website and mobile app.
25 Nov 2018
Indian RailwaysThis express train journey costs just Rs. 10: Details here
At a time when transport costs, including train ticket prices, are on the rise, the Indian Railways has started offering a train journey for just Rs. 10.
25 Nov 2018
IndiaIRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
22 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian Railways: Rules about train ticket cancellations and refunds
Not all plans are meant to be.
19 Nov 2018
Lalu Prasad YadavIRCTC-scam: Lalu Yadav to appear through video conference, court orders
RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is lodged in a Ranchi jail in connection to fodder scam, will appear through video conference in the IRCTC case, a Delhi court ordered on Monday.
17 Nov 2018
IndiaIRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota: Booking rules and charges
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility of booking train tickets under the Foreign Tourist Quota on its app and website, to foreign tourists (including NRIs) holding a valid passport.
17 Nov 2018
IndiaTrain 18, India's first engine-less train, trial-run today: Details here
The maiden trial-run of India's first engine-less train, the indigenously-built 'Train 18' is scheduled to take place today, on the Bareilly-Moradabad section on a standard railway track.
15 Nov 2018
IndiaIRCTC is offering 50% discount on Maharajas Express tickets
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is offering 50% discount on second ticket booking of its world-class, luxury train Maharajas Express.
13 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian Railways: How to transfer train ticket to blood relations
For facilitating last-minute change in plans of the passengers, the Indian Railways offers the option of transferring ticket to one of their blood relations.
12 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian Railways: Booking and cancellation rules for Suvidha Trains
Introduced by the Railways Ministry in 2015, in order to replace Premium trains and provide confirmed accommodation to the passengers, Suvidha Trains are special trains that run on the routes that have high demand, and for which, the passengers are willing to pay extra amount for a confirmed ticket.
11 Nov 2018
IndiaAll you need to know about IRCTC Loyalty scheme
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), in collaboration with the State Bank of India (SBI) and Union Bank (UBI), operates the Loyalty scheme.
08 Nov 2018
IndiaIRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
06 Nov 2018
IndiaIRCTC: Rules and charges of booking 'Premium Tatkal' tickets
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
