Indian Railways (IR) is a statutory agency that operates India’s national railway system and is owned by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It oversees the world’s fourth-largest national railway system, with a total route length of 67,956 kilometres. Indian Railways have recently announced an increase in online ticket booking limit. Online Ticket Booking […]
How to Book a Railway Retiring Room
Ever wanted to rest in a railway station peacefully when changing trains? Then, when you want to have your own space while not travelling very far away from the railway station, simply choose to stay at the station with the IRCTC retiring room services! Read on to learn more about it and how you can […]
Everything you need to know about overnight trains
When thinking of trains in India, you might picture getting into a crowded compartment that does not give you enough space to move freely. Fortunately, this is not the case with the sleeper class or overnight trains in India since these compartments accommodate people with reservations, ensuring enough comfort for travelers. If this is the first time […]
6 Advantages of Train Over Road
With affordable and attractive cars coming into the market every year, many might be wondering why people still choose trains as their primary mode of transportation. This is because there are many advantages of train over road that can be really hard to ignore! Read on to learn more about why train travel can be […]
List of Private Trains in India- Timings, Destination, Duration
The Indian Railways, headed by Piyush Goyal, has published a Demand for Proposals for its Rs 30,000 crore major private trains program. Passengers of Indian Railways may expect faster, more convenient, and world-class travel experiences in the next years as a result of the development of over 109 pairs of routes. In this article, we […]
Indian Rail Travel- Beginner’s Guide
It is undeniably true that trains are India’s backbone, and they are amongst the most accessible and pleasant ways of transportation, particularly for lengthy journeys. In this, Indian Rail Travel guide for beginner’s we will cover the process of booking a rail ticket, different classes and its fares and more. Compared to a bus journey, […]
Beautiful Train Journeys in India
Check the list of the most gorgeous train journey in India and make a point of visiting one of those, one which you find absolutely out of this realm. You will discover that the adventure has been nothing more than a dream. There are mountains, waterfalls, rivers, lowlands, deserts, and any other type of terrain […]
Unknown Indian Railways Luggage Rules
When packing luggage for a train journey on the Indian railway, we often do not give a second thought and pack as much as we can as train luggage. However, just like flight travel, Indian railways also have many rules regarding train luggage that every passenger must follow. Clutter has always been a hassle when […]
5 Biggest Railway Stations in India in Terms of Platforms
Every year, the Indian railways see an increase in the number of passengers who uses the trains for all sorts of journeys! Reasons to get around are plenty, which is why every year, the government tries to optimize routes and increase the number of trains and platforms in busy stations. The Indian Railways is one […]
What is a Waiting Ticket? Are waiting tickets allowed in Train?
Advance booking is a very useful feature in the Indian railways that allows passengers to book train tickets as early as 120 days before the journey. You can book these tickets online through the Indian railways’ website or offline at the railway stations Passenger Reservation System. They can either be printed out or shown as […]