The Latest Breaking News from IRCTC

Soaring train fares, shrinking sleeper coaches add to passenger woes

Train travel increasingly tough for poor as fares soar, fewer sleeper coaches. 1.4 crore passengers denied train travel in past 6 months; dynamic pricing, cancellation charges add to woes.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

‘Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra with Statue of Unity’ train to begin on November 18

South Central Railway’s first ‘Bharat Gaurav’ train starting from Andhra Pradesh (AP) connecting seven jyotirlingas and the Statue of Unity in western and northern India will begin its journey on November 18.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

IRCTC to organise ‘Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra’ from November 18

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Limited will organise ‘Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra’ Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train for devotees from November 18 to 30.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

India vs Australia: Specially-abled can get counter tickets for Holkar ODI on Sept 17

INDOR: Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) on Friday announced tickets for the 'specially-abled category' for THE upcoming India vs Australia one-day international (ODI), which will be available through the box office at Holkar Stadium on September 17.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2023

Rail coach that caught fire in Madurai was inspected twice for safety aspects: sources

The coach was due for renewal of BPC at Madurai on Sunday.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Nine tourists from Lucknow charred to death in railway coach at Madurai junction

At least four people died in a fire at Madurai railway station, caused by an illegal gas cylinder. Ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh has been announced to the family of the deceased. Fire service personnel extinguished the blaze by 7.15 a.m. The passengers had illegally smuggled the cylinder and were travelling…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

SCR begins pilgrim special for south India

SCR's first "Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga" pilgrim train starts from Secunderabad, providing opportunity to visit important temples & tourist towns in TN & Kerala. Passengers can board/de-board at various stations in Telangana & AP. Train offers AC & Non-AC compartments, allowing citizens to explore cultural & historical places without…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

IRCTC website crash hits online booking

Railway passengers inconvenienced as IRCTC website crashes for half a day; services resumed at 1.30 p.m. for website and 1.50 p.m. for mobile app; 8.61 lakh tickets booked by 4.30 p.m.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Economy meal counters for passengers in general sitting coaches

SWR, in association with IRCTC, has set up special counters on platforms to enable passengers of general sitting coaches to buy economy meals, snacks/combo meals and affordable packaged drinking water. These counters are located near general sitting coaches and are being supplied from IRCTC kitchen units. Two types of meals…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

IRCTC’s South Western Sojourn train tour from June 17

The tour will cover Mysore, Hampi, Shirdi, Shani Shingnapur, Nashik and Goa before returning to Kochuveli. Tourists can board the train from Kochuveli, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Thrissur, Ottappalam, Palakkad Jn., Podanur Jn., Erode Jn. and Salem Jn. and deboard from Mangalore Jn., Kannur, Kozhikode, Shoranur Jn., Thrissur, Ernakulam Town,…

The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023