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RPF to check IRCTC’s tourist trains for inflammable material to prevent fire mishaps: official

RPF officers to inspect IRCTC tourist trains to prevent fire mishaps. SCR personnel to check passenger/tourist trains with pantry cars. Indian Railways planning to equip bogies with CCTVs in all trains. CCTVs to be installed in all railway stations in SCR zone, linked to Vijayawada station.

The Hindu

After Madurai fire tragedy, Indian Railways tightens safety rules

Indian Railways tightens safety rules for private trains/coaches; IRCTC to provide food, security checks to prevent inflammable items. Passengers must order food through IRCTC or use pantry cars with flameless cooking facilities. CRIS and IRCTC to develop option to upload passenger manifest 24 hrs before departure. Boarding/deboarding of passengers to…

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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.

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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

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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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,…

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Train ticket cancellations after Odisha accident did not increase, IRCTC denies Congress' claims

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) denied Congress’ claims that thousands of Indians cancelled their tickets following the unfortunate accident in Odisha and termed it as factually incorrect.

The Hindu

Should you opt for travel insurance? Here is all you need to know

Experts suggest that travelers may look at the option of taking travel insurance covers considering the potential financial consequences in case of an accident.

The Hindu

IRCTC launches tour package from Kochuveli

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has introduced Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Package, a special service offering tourists an opportunity to visit major destinations and historical pilgrimage centres in the southwestern parts of India.

The Hindu

RPF cracks down on illegal ticket selling, arrests touts

Up to 42 illegal software were detected with the arrest of 955 touts, developers, super sellers, sellers and retailers

The Hindu

Indian Railway embarks on spiritual journey with Buddhist circuit

To facilitate people to embark on the path of enlightenment, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation's (IRCTC) Buddhist Circuit Tourist train on the Bharat Gaurav Trains concept has commenced its spiritual journey. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tourist special train from Delhi to northeast states to run on March 21; here's details with itinerary

Indian Railways will operate a Bharat Gaurav tourist train from the national capital to cover some of the northeastern states. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Govt's share sale in IRCTC over-subscribed, investors put in bids worth Rs 3,800 crore

NEW DELHI: The sale of government's up to 5 per cent stake in IRCTC got over-subscribed on the first day of the offer, with institutional investors putting in bids worth Rs 3,800 crore.

The Times of India

Govt to sell up to 5% stake in IRCTC on Thursday; floor price at Rs 680 a piece

NEW DELHI: The government will on Thursday sell up to 5 per cent stake in IRCTC through an offer for sale (OFS) at a floor price of Rs 680 a share.

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New Train Between Kashi And TN

The Railways Minister also reviewed the redevelopment plans of Varanasi Junction Railway Station. Read on for details:

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Delhi Court Refuses To Cancel Tejashwi Yadav Bail

A Delhi Special Court after hearing a CBI plea refused to cancel the bail granted to Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in the IRCTC scam case. Read more:

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IRCTC scam case: Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav Reaches Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav arrived at Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court in connection with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam case. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar disapproves CBI charge sheet against his new ally RJD chief Lalu Prasad

PATNA: Bihar CM and JD(U)’s de facto leader Nitish Kumar on Saturday raised a voice of disapproval over the CBI’s charge-sheet against his new ally RJD president Lalu Prasad and few other members of his family in the land-for-railway-job case, saying, “They (CBI) have started this new thing, after we…

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Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas coaches in 'dilapidated' state, IRCTC asks for Vande Bharat rake as replacement

NEW DELHI: Highlighting the dilapidated condition of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express, the IRCTC has written to the Railways so that a Vande Bharat rake can be allocated to run the corporate train.

The Hindu

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas coaches in 'dilapidated’ state; IRCTC asks for Vande Bharat rake as replacement

Among other incidents in the IRCTC-operated Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express referred to in the letters is the collapse of a ceiling panel, which occurred twice in the last year

The Hindu

IRCTC scam | CBI moves court seeking cancellation of bail to Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav

The court had in October 2018 granted bail to Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in the IRCTC scam

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14 eateries at railway stations in Kerala down shutters

12 canteens and one each at Nagercoil, Kanyakumari have closed

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