IRCTC is offering 50% discount on Maharajas Express tickets
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The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is offering 50% discount on second ticket booking of its world-class, luxury train Maharajas Express. Under the offer, the first adult booked for twin-sharing cabin will be charged at full-cost, while the second passenger will be given a flat 50 percent discount. Here's more on this.
Twitter Post
Maharajas Express took to Twitter to announce the offer
World’s leading luxury train, #TheMaharajasExpress offers you an undeniable discount, flat 50% discount on the booking of second ticket. Click here to know more about the special offer: https://t.co/tNDLaBtAG1#incredibleindia #luxurytrain #luxurytravel #royalityonboard pic.twitter.com/OHS2zavPAl
— Maharajas Express (@Maharajas_Exp) November 10, 2018
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Journey dates for which the offer is valid
For the current year, the offer is valid for Gems of India tour (28th November 2018), Indian Splendor tour (8th December 2018), Heritage of India tour (15th December 2018), and Gems of India tour (26th December 2018).
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Rules about booking transfer, offer-availability, and cancellation charges
The Maharajas Express discount offer is non-transferable. Also, it cannot be clubbed with any other discount/promotional offers. The offer is on first-come-first-served basis, and depends on the availability of cabins/suites for a particular trip. The offer is valid till the date of departure. The discounted, second-passenger, if cancels booking, will be charged the whole of 50% payment as cancellation charges, irrespective of departure/cancellation dates.
The Train
About IRCTC's Maharajas Express
Started in March 2010, the Maharajas Express is considered as one of the costliest luxury trains in the world. The train has 23 huge carriages, running on five circuits, covering over 12 famous destinations across India. The train features 5 carriages for Deluxe cabins, 6 for Junior Suites, 2 for Suites and 1 for Grand Presidential Suite.
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Salient features of Maharajas Express' cabins
All cabins of the Maharajas Express feature air-conditioning facility, LCD televisions, DVD players, Direct Dial and Internet services, in-house movies and live TV for passengers' entertainment.