Tag: IRCTC

IRCTC comes up with alluring package to visit Nepal

Under the package, one will be given all the facilities from traveling to staying including journey by flight, stay in a five-star hotel, boarding and eating.

May 29, 2023

IRCTC to run first tourism special train from Kolkata

The tourist special, Bharat Gaurav Train, according to the general manager of the Eastern Railway, will cover five Jyotirlingas – Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Nageswar and Trimbakeshwar along with Statue of Unity, Shirdi Sai Baba and Shani Shingnapur.

March 31, 2023

Voice-based e-ticket booking now reality, courtesy IRCTC

IRCTC is working on this Artificial Intelligence-based feature for which testing is being done in AskDisha with some necessary changes.

March 7, 2023

Now, Railways to run trains to cover major Sikh pilgrimage centres

The IRCTC is going to introduce the Guru Kripa Yatra (pilgrimage) tourist train under Gaurav Bharat to cover five Takhts and major gurdwaras associated with Sikhism.

February 18, 2023

Now, you can book meals on WhatsApp during train journey

Not only this, railway passengers will also be able to register complaints and suggestions related to food on WhatsApp numbers equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

February 6, 2023

IRCTC starts food e-catering for rail passengers

To begin with, WhatsApp communication has been implemented for e-catering services on selected trains and passengers, and based on customer feedback and suggestions, Railways will enable the same on other trains too.

February 6, 2023

IRCTC to launch Buddhist circuit special tourist train tour package

This special tourist train has been one of the flagship products of the company and has earned many accolades for the company in the travel and tourism world.

January 17, 2023

Centre receives Rs 1203 crore dividend from five public enterprises

The central government has received about Rs 1203 crore in dividends in five tranches from five public sector companies. It included Rs 604 crore, Rs 450 crore, Rs 37, Rs 81 crore, and Rs 31 crore from SAIL, HUDCO, IREL, IRCTC, and Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Co Ltd respectively as dividend tranches. 

October 6, 2022

Order food aboard train through WhatsApp, thanks to IRCTC initiative

India’s first and only WhatsApp-enabled food-ordering platform allows passengers to order a variety of cuisine like Veg Thali, Veg/ Chicken Biryani With Raita, Standard/Jain Special Thali etc. from selected restaurants using their PNR number.

August 30, 2022

With catering, hospitality services, IRCTC turned into Mini Ratna

A Central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, the IRCTC was established as an extension of the Indian Railways with the goal of upgrading, professionalising, and managing catering and hospitality services at stations, trains, and other locations, as well as promoting domestic and international tourism.

June 3, 2022

Railways to offer Special ‘Vrat Thali’ for fasting passengers during Navratri

The meals will be without onion and garlic and only 'sendha' or rock salt would be used in the preparation, he said.

March 31, 2022

IRCTC to operate series departure of Shri Ramayana Yatra trains for pilgrims

IRCTC will be starting the series of departures of the religious tours from the different directions of the country to all important places connected with the life of Lord Shri Ram.

October 26, 2021

IRCTC sent 1.9 crore emails in 5 days regarding PM Modi’s decision to support Sikh community

Officials also said that the move to send out the emails was a conscious choice as part of a communication strategy for public interest.

December 14, 2020

Government expected to garner Rs 4,374 crore from IRCTC OFS

To meet Sebi's public holding norms, the government has to lower its stake in the company to 75 per cent.

December 12, 2020

Sensex, Nifty slips nearly by 1 per cent during intra-day trade

The S&P BSE Sensex gave away the 46,000 mark to trade 0.76 per cent or 350.31 points lower at 45,753.19. I

December 10, 2020

Private players to have freedom to set fare for trains run by them: Reports

The introduction of private players in the railway services is a move aimed at luring investors by the Modi government.

September 18, 2020

IRCTC, SBI Cards collectively launch RuPay credit card

Goyal will personally monitor and ensure that the card reaches its target userbase of more than 3 crore customers by December 25.

July 28, 2020