Rail passengers

Indian Railways update: Chai Garam at Rs 20 Only, BIG relief for passengers travelling in premium trains

Indian Railways removes the on-board service charges for all meals and beverages; adds Rs 50 to the price of snacks and meals, reports PTI. 

Jul 20, 2022, 14:04 PM IST

Indian Railways Update: IRCTC cancels over 165 trains on July 19, check full list HERE

Indian Railways Update: IRCTC cancels over 165 trains today travelling to and from Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and more; Check full list here. 

Jul 19, 2022, 09:23 AM IST

Indian Railways Update: IRCTC cancels over 160 trains on July 18, full list HERE

Indian Railways Update: IRCTC cancels over 160 trains today due to maintenance work and operational reasons, check full list HERE.

Jul 18, 2022, 11:51 AM IST

Shatabdi train passenger pays Rs 50 service charge on tea worth Rs 20, IRCTC faces backlash

In an unusual incident, a rail passenger was asked to pay Rs 50 as service charge on a cup of tea worth Rs 20 on Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express train.

Jul 02, 2022, 20:02 PM IST

Indian Railways increases train coaches to meet the passenger demand; check list HERE

To manage the passenger inflow, Indian Railways are increasing the number of train coaches on temporary as well as permanent basis on 18 pairs of trains. 

Jun 13, 2022, 13:54 PM IST

Indian Railways to start Monsoon special trains from June 10, check full list here

The Indian Railways will be running Monsoon special trains on the Konkan Railway network and may reschedule timings of various trains from June 10 until October 31. 

Jun 08, 2022, 09:47 AM IST

Indian Railways to resume passenger trains services between India-Bangladesh from May 29

The Railway Board has issued orders to resume Kolkata-Dhaka Maitree Express from Dhaka by Bangladesh Railway rake, reports PTI. 

May 19, 2022, 10:42 AM IST

Indian Railways to continue with clone trains post-COVID period; check schedule

Railway Board Chairman has said that the experimentation of running the clone trains have been successful and hence Railways has decided to continue with the operations.

Dec 18, 2020, 17:53 PM IST

No waiting list! All rail tickets to be confirmed: Check out Indian Railways' mega 2030 plan

The Indian Railway is preparing a National Rail Plan 2030 which will be out for Public Consultations and feedback from Stakeholders and various ministries. 

Dec 18, 2020, 13:52 PM IST

Indian Railways plans to end the pain of waitlist tickets

In order to provide safe, secure and comfortable journey to passengers, Indian Railways has taken numerous steps in the recent past.

Aug 28, 2019, 17:17 PM IST

Rail tickets to get cheaper as flexi-fare in some premium trains to be scrapped

The flexi-fare scheme, was launched two years ago.

Sep 14, 2018, 12:30 PM IST

No service charge on train e-ticket through IRCTC till March 2018

The government had waived service charges after demonetisation in November last year to encourage digital modes of booking.

Oct 03, 2017, 20:48 PM IST

50% of train tickets purchased in cash in India: Study

Fifty percent of train tickets in the country are still purchased in cash, thanks to the dependence on neighbourhood ticketing agents, said a study.

Sep 19, 2017, 17:25 PM IST

Now get train tickets at your doorstep; pay at the time of delivery

IRCTC is offerring delivery of rail tickets allowing passengers to make payment through any payment mode.

May 10, 2017, 12:39 PM IST

UK rail passengers face major Boxing Day disruption

British rail passengers are facing major disruption on Boxing Day with 200 sets of rail works planned over the festive period.

Dec 26, 2016, 10:15 AM IST

Rail passengers to get insurance cover of Rs 10 lakh from Sept for just Re 1

Train passengers booking their tickets online through the IRCTC website will be able to opt for travel insurance cover from September for a premium of just Re 1.

Jul 27, 2016, 18:49 PM IST

Good news for Railway passengers! Now you can order home cooked local food in trains

Passengers can now look forward to enjoying home cooked local food supplied by self-help groups during their train journey.

Apr 13, 2016, 20:38 PM IST

IRCTC claims to serve rail passengers hygienic food

IRCTC claims to prepare pure and hygienic food for passengers. This special report shows the preparation of food in IRCTC central kitchen.
To know more watch this video.

Feb 19, 2016, 21:19 PM IST