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Indian railways to hike fare on long-distance travel from Dec 26: Here's why

The ministry added that under the new regime, Indian railways will continue its focus on efficiency, cost containment, and operational reforms in order to achieve the goal of affordable and accessible transport for Indian masses.
Updated on Dec 21, 2025 04:53 pm IST

Train tickets to get costlier as Railways increases fare. Check new rates

The revised railway fares will take effect on December 26
Updated on Dec 21, 2025 06:00 pm IST

Railways makes changes in Tatkal ticket booking at reservation counters: Details

Passengers will have to provide a one-time password, received on their mobile phones, to book Tatkal train tickets from railway reservation counters.
Published on Dec 03, 2025 05:55 pm IST

56 women rescued, 2 held for human trafficking from train in Bengal's Jalpaiguri

The women, aged between 18 and 31, were found travelling together on the New Jalpaiguri-Patna Capital Express without valid tickets.
Updated on Jul 23, 2025 09:52 am IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Bangladesh Railway opens Bakrid travel advance ticket sales

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: 10 special Eid trains to run across Bangladesh even on Bakrid Day.
Updated on May 28, 2025 05:34 pm IST

Train ticket booking: Best mobile apps you can download in India

These are the best apps to book train tickets in India.
Published on Dec 16, 2024 06:12 pm IST

Maharashtra: Platform ticket sales restricted after Bandra stampede

People gather in the evening to catch Gorakhpur train at Bandra terminus in Mumbai, on Sunday.
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 10:35 pm IST

Indian Railways online train ticket: Step-by-step guide for using IRCTC eWallet

Indian Railways online ticket booking: Here's are step-by-step guide for train bookings on IRCTC.
Published on Feb 05, 2024 04:16 pm IST

Planning to go home this Holi? Check Tatkal ticket booking rules

Indian Railways operates additional trains to various regions across the country during the festive season.
Updated on Mar 06, 2023 07:12 am IST

Travel to these places via railways to experience the beauty of incredible India

Travel to these places via railways to experience the beauty of incredible India
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 07:14 pm IST

IRCTC changes rules for user IDs linked to Aadhaar, allows booking of 24 tickets

In April, the IRCTC revised the online ticket booking process using both the website and the app. It made mandatory for passengers to get their phone numbers as well as email IDs verified before booking train tickets.
Updated on Jun 06, 2022 04:09 pm IST

IRCTC announces North Darshan Yatra from October 31. Check details

The IRCTC has allowed booking of tickets for the North Darshan Yatra package on its website.
Published on Oct 27, 2021 10:07 am IST

No hike in train tickets, festival specials still running, clarifies railways

Prayagraj: Prayagraj-New Delhi special train, flagship model of North Central Railway (NCR), decked up before leaving towards Delhi, in Prayagraj, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (PTI Photo)���(PTI26-11-2020_000146B)
Published on Jan 15, 2021 02:08 pm IST

Amazon India-IRCTC partnership: How to book train tickets on e-commerce platform

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Amazon is pictured inside the company's office in Bengaluru (REUTERS/Abhishek N. Chinnappa)
Updated on Oct 14, 2020 01:09 pm IST

Train tickets to be available 5 minutes before departure from tomorrow. All you need to know

Ahead of the festive season, the Indian Railways is changing a few rules to return to pre-Covid practices.
Updated on Oct 09, 2020 10:11 am IST

Amazon India partners IRCTC to offer reserved train ticket bookings

With this new offering, customers will be able to check seat and quota availability across all train classes on the Amazon app, and use Amazon Pay Balance wallet to pay for the tickets.
Published on Oct 07, 2020 05:49 pm IST

Sonu Sood has a hilarious reply to fan asking for a BJP ticket: ‘I can only arrange for bus, train and plane tickets’

Sonu Sood has been actively helping the needy for the past five months.
Published on Sept 16, 2020 09:37 pm IST

Indians stranded abroad to pay for flights getting them home, says minister

The move likely follows the criticism against the government that it earlier flew Indians stranded abroad home gratis while the migrant labourers were asked to pay for their special train tickets. (AFP photo)
Updated on May 05, 2020 05:46 pm IST

German cabin crew kick off Lufthansa strike

Tens of thousands of Lufthansa passengers faced disruptions Thursday as cabin crew in Germany kicked off a “massive” 48-hour walkout
Published on Nov 07, 2019 09:34 am IST

IRCTC restores service charge, online tickets to become costlier

Passengers of the Indian Railways will have to pay more as the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has decided to restore convenience fee on e-tickets booked through its website.
Updated on Sept 01, 2019 12:39 am IST

Man travels without train ticket, impersonates cop; held

A 25-year-old man was arrested by the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) government railway police (GRP) on Saturday for impersonating a policeman to avoid being fined for travelling without a ticket.
Updated on Jul 29, 2019 10:40 pm IST

Startup Saturday: udChalo helps defence staff, kin, ex-service personnel fly at discounted tickets

Varun (Left) and Ravi of Udchalo.
Updated on Feb 16, 2019 07:09 pm IST

Change in tack gets Railways on right track to bust Tatkal touts

Indian Railways is systematically monitoring user IDs, payment gateways and booking locations to bust touts who block ‘tatkal’ tickets before users can book them, particularly during the festive season.
Updated on Nov 06, 2018 10:52 am IST

Man caught with railway tickets worth over Rs 2 lakh booked illegally

The tickets confiscated during such raids are cancelled immediately and no one can travel on them.
Published on Oct 28, 2018 04:57 pm IST

Buses bring rural Bihar closer to Delhi

Private buses plying between Delhi and Bihar has become the lifeline for lakhs of migrants who often struggle to reserve train tickets.
Published on Sept 23, 2018 02:22 am IST

Railways to introduce revised flexi-fare scheme next month

The railways is all set to come up with a revised flexi-fare scheme next month to bring in some relief for passengers, who, in some sectors pay as much as airfares for the premium trains, sources said.
Updated on Aug 25, 2018 01:43 pm IST

Pride and tears for Croatians after World Cup final loss

Croatia's fans watch the broadcast of the match at the city's main square.
Updated on Jul 16, 2018 01:04 am IST

Mumbai train tickets and passes will cost 5% less if you buy them through your mobile

Mobile ticketing was introduced in December 2014, but it has not yet gained much popularity among commuters.
Updated on May 22, 2018 03:53 pm IST

Failed to book tatkal ticket? These apps may be to blame

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation claims these mobile phone applications are illegal and advises people to use the official app — IRCTC Rail Connect.
Published on May 09, 2018 02:47 pm IST