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Cooked food on all trains from today
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Cooked food on all trains from today

February 14, 2022

New Delhi: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is set to resume serving cooked food in trains, which was discontinued when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, from today (Feb. 14). The IRCTC said that such food is already being served in 428 trains. Of the total number of trains, cooked food had…

IRCTC launches “Punya Teerth Yatra Tour”
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IRCTC launches “Punya Teerth Yatra Tour”

August 2, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a  Government of India enterprise under Ministry of Railways, has launched Bharat Darshan Tourist Train by the name “Punya Teerth Yatra Tour”  for general public. This most affordable all-inclusive train tour package starts from      Madurai via Bengaluru (Whitefield Railway Station) on Sept. 12 for  9…

After a two-year break…: Golden Chariot to chug from Mar. 14
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After a two-year break…: Golden Chariot to chug from Mar. 14

February 17, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: After a two-year break, luxury on wheels — The Golden Chariot — will chug again from March 14 and March 21 under two opulent packages — ‘Pride of Karnataka’ and ‘Jewels of South’. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has given a new lease of life to the train.  Popularly called ‘Palace-on-Wheels’,…

Golden Chariot Luxury Train to chug in January 2021
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Golden Chariot Luxury Train to chug in January 2021

October 30, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: The Golden Chariot Luxury Train is set to roll on tracks in a new avatar. Having completed 10 years of its launch by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) in 2018, the only luxury train in South India was handed over to IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited), a Government of India…

Don’t cancel your IRCTC e-ticket! Full refunds to be provided
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Don’t cancel your IRCTC e-ticket! Full refunds to be provided

March 30, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru:  With the cancellation of passenger train services due to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, passengers are now raising concerns over the refunds and cancellation of e-tickets.  Recently, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) which is the official e-ticketing arm of the national transporter, issued a statement saying that passengers have raised their doubts…

IRCTC takes over reins of Golden Chariot
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IRCTC takes over reins of Golden Chariot

November 20, 2019

Bengaluru: Golden Chariot, South India’s only luxury train, has officially been taken over by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The Golden Chariot, offers an insight into treasure trove of archaeological wealth and a kaleidoscope of culture for its esteemed guests. Popularly called Palace-on-Wheels, the Golden Chariot covers important tourist destinations in Karnataka in…

‘Splendors of Deccan’: Bharat Darshan Tourist Train to chug from Dec.2
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‘Splendors of Deccan’: Bharat Darshan Tourist Train to chug from Dec.2

November 13, 2018

Mysuru: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Limited, the tourism wing of Ministry of Railways, will run a special tourist train ‘Splendors of Deccan’ from Dec.2. Kishore Satya, Manager of Tourism Regional Office, Bengaluru, said that the 10-day train journey will begin from Madurai Railway Station and pass through Bengaluru (Whitefield Railway Station) and…

IRCTC to launch Bharat Darshan Train Tour Package
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IRCTC to launch Bharat Darshan Train Tour Package

May 9, 2017

Mysuru: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Limited, will launch Bharat Darshan Train Tour Package ‘Shakthi Peeth Yatra’ next month. The train departs from Madurai and reaches North India via Bengaluru.  People travelling from Bengaluru can board the train from Krishnarajapuram. The 12-day package tour will cover Allahabad, Varanasi, Gaya, Kamakhya, Kolkata, Puri and…

Chamundi Express and Shatabdi: Some suggestions
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Chamundi Express and Shatabdi: Some suggestions

March 13, 2017

Sir, The seating arrangement in Chair Car of Chamundi Express train do not conform with that mentioned in the ticket. For example, if seat no. 51 is mentioned as window seat in the ticket, it is an aisle seat in the compartment. This needs to be corrected and aligned properly immediately. The Chair Car compartment…

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