Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express: Indian Railways’ second ‘private’ train to be operated by IRCTC! After the Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express, Indian Railways is looking to start the second private Tejas Express service between the cities of Ahmedabad and Mumbai, which will offer world-class comfort to passengers.
IRCTC’s first pod hotel: In a huge perk for Indian Railways passengers, IRCTC is all set to provide affordable lodging comfort at Mumbai Central railway station! Two non-air-conditioned waiting rooms at the Mumbai Central station will soon be turned into Indian Railways’ first pod hotel
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is offering a ‘Shri Ramayana Express’ special tourist train on the Ramayana circuit covering all prominent places associated with the life of Lord Ram.
No more overcharging for food on Indian Railways trains! A few months ago Railway Minister Piyush Goyal had said that passengers on Indian Railways trains need not pay for the food they are purchasing onboard, if the vendor is unable to furnish a bill.
Indian Railways has a great option to help passengers get a confirmed seat in an alternate train if a waitlisted ticket doesn’t make it to the confirmed list. This can be done by opting for the ‘Vikalp’ scheme.
IRCTC runs a special pilgrim tour train, the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, for covering the most venerable sites of Buddhism, following the life path of the Enlightened One, the Buddha, himself.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has come up with some exciting and pocket-friendly tour packages, through which, Indian railway commuters can travel to popular, devotional destinations across the country.
Tickets booked through Indian Railway’s IRCTC website is set to become a bit costly. The price you pay for every ticket booked on IRCTC will increase because the Indian Railways has decided to restore service fee charges.
Indian Railways’ ticketing arm IRCTC has launched iMudra wallet to provide an easy way to book railway tickets, pay, send or withdraw money. The official website says, “your IRCTC iMudra Prepaid Card is safe, secure and easy to use.