Bengaluru – Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Route, Travel Time, and What to Expect
Indian Railways has approved a new overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper service connecting Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) with Bengaluru’s KSR station, offering a faster and more premium travel option between the country’s financial and tech hubs. The decision, confirmed in an April 5 letter from Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Bengaluru Central MP PC […]
redBus Summer Sale: Save Up to Rs. 300 on Your Next Bus Journey!
The hottest sale of the season is here! redBus’s SUMMER sale is now live! Whether you’re heading home for a summer break, planning a spontaneous weekend getaway, or simply travelling between cities, this is your chance to save big on every ride. With the exclusive promo code FESTIVE300, enjoy a flat 7.5% discount, up to […]
How to Get a Confirmed Train Ticket in India – Smart Tips for Train Travellers
Booking train tickets in advance gives passengers predictability regarding travel dates and times, and the majority of tickets are now booked online. However, in the past, tickets could be booked up to 120 days before travel; this window is currently only 60 days, making it even more imperative that passengers know how to get train […]
How to Book Train Tickets Online in India
Train travel is an integral part of life in India, with the Indian Railways carrying over 715 crore passengers in 2024-25. 89% of all reserved train tickets are booked online, which underscores the scale at which train ticket booking systems need to operate. Knowing how to book train tickets online is important because seats on […]
Central Railway Announces 2,012 Summer Special Train Services to Tackle Peak Season Rush
Central Railway has announced an extensive summer special train programme, deploying over 2,012 services across its network to manage the surge in passenger traffic during the summer travel season. An additional 120 Special Trains on Demand are also scheduled to run. The special trains will operate from multiple originating stations – Mumbai (CSMT and LTT), […]
Indian Railways Ticket Cancellation Rules 2026: No Refund if Tickets Are Cancelled Within 8 Hours
Indian Railways has revised its ticket cancellation and refund rules, which will come into effect in April 2026. These changes will depend on the timing of the cancellation, with no refund for tickets cancelled within 8 hours of departure. Here is a full breakdown of the IRCTC new cancellation rules, and how they affect you. […]
TGSRTC to Run Special Buses for Ugadi and Eid Rush
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will operate additional special buses to manage increased passenger demand during the festive season of Ugadi, Ramzan, and Eid. The move aims to ensure smooth travel for passengers heading to their hometowns and returning after the holidays. Peak Travel Dates to Note TGSRTC has identified key travel dates […]
India’s First Women Mobility Index Report – redBus Pink Report
Women passengers make up significant volumes of intercity bus passengers in India; approximately 33%. Long distance travel by women is an indicator of several broader factors – the state of infrastructure, point to point connectivity and confidence levels in the intercity bus industry. redBus Pink report uses redBus’ platform data, broadly comparing the pre-pandemic and […]
Indian Railways Announces 14+ Holi Special Trains Between Delhi, Mumbai, UP, and Bihar
As Holi 2026 approaches, people are gearing up to visit their hometowns. To ensure a smooth travel experience, the Indian Railways has introduced more than 14 Holi special trains connecting major cities of the country. The Holi special trains have been launched to handle the sharp increase in demand during the festive season. If you […]
Indian Railways Reintroduces Emergency Quota for Premium Sleeper Trains
Indian Railways has restored the emergency quota for premium sleeper trains – Vande Bharat sleeper and Amrit Bharat. The purpose behind reintroducing the emergency quota is to serve those in urgent need of train tickets due to unexpected circumstances. Indian Railways continues to review and revise its policies to meet the evolving demands of travellers. […]