Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has seized over 8,000 unauthorized water bottles, ice creams, and other items from vendors onboard trains, urging passengers to be cautious of what they purchase.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a new Bharat Gaurav train specifically for the 7 Jyotirlinga Yatra, detailing its route, dates, and fare.
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IRCTC has launched a new beta website for train ticket bookings, featuring improvements such as no captcha, faster checkout, and an overall easier booking experience for consumers.
Indian Railways' IRCTC introduces a Full Tariff Rate (FTR) scheme allowing individuals and organizations to book entire trains or coaches for exclusive group travel, suitable for events like weddings and corporate tours.
India's railway catering arm, IRCTC, has deactivated over three crore suspicious user IDs and flagged six crore more to combat ticket booking fraud. Additionally, the organization is expanding its AI-based kitchen monitoring system to enhance food safety across its operations.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to IRCTC, deeming the alleged washing of utensils in a train toilet as highly objectionable due to potential food contamination.
A passenger on a Vande Bharat train has claimed to have suffered a severe, potentially life-threatening reaction to the food served, prompting a response from IRCTC.
The Kerala High Court has rejected a 14-year legal battle by an IRCTC manager seeking promotion, ruling that promotion is not an inherent right and citing minor misconduct.
A foreign traveler's viral reaction to a full meal served on an Indian train has challenged common preconceptions about railway food, with the traveler expressing genuine surprise and delight.
Indian Railways' online ticketing platform, IRCTC, has unveiled a new ticket booking website, launching its beta version after two decades. The updated platform aims to simplify the process of booking train tickets for users.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to launch a beta version of its new website, featuring four major changes aimed at facilitating faster ticket bookings for users.
A new IRCTC website is slated for launch by July 15, promising changes to the train ticket booking experience in India. Details on how the booking process may evolve are expected.
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IRCTC is reinforcing and expanding its AI monitoring system to ensure hygiene and quality of food in trains and across railway kitchens. The system has also flagged and blocked millions of suspicious user accounts to enhance online ticket booking security.
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Indian Railways has initiated a significant nationwide upgrade program for 100 Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains. The revamp aims to enhance passenger comfort, improve facilities like toilets, and introduce more aesthetically pleasing coaches.
Following a food complaint on the Patna-Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has summoned Amul, the food supplier, to provide an explanation.
Popular snacks like vada pav and samosas could become unavailable at Mumbai's railway food stalls due to concerns over an LPG shortage affecting IRCTC's cloud kitchen operations.
Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi Shares has recommended JSW Energy, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), and IRCTC as top stocks to buy on August 12, 2026.
IRCTC announced that its new beta website has led to a 5% increase in Tatkal ticket bookings within the first three minutes of availability, indicating improved efficiency for users and faster booking times.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has promised an improved IRCTC website will be launched by July 15, following complaints from students regarding issues with the captcha during ticket booking.
A crunch in commercial LPG supply has disrupted rail catering services in India, prompting the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to switch to induction stoves in pantry cars.
IRCTC has received a notice from FSSAI after a video showing train staff washing utensils in a toilet on the Mumbai-Ernakulam Duronto Express went viral. The incident has sparked public outrage and concerns about hygiene.
IRCTC has unveiled new Bharat Gaurav train options for the summer, offering tours to various destinations across India including Pune, Puri, Kamakhya, and Hampi.
Indian Railways has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on IRCTC and terminated the contract of a service provider, penalizing them Rs 50 lakh, following a passenger complaint about the quality of food served on the Patna-Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express.
Indian Railways is urging food vendors to switch to electric cooking methods like microwaves and induction, as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and LPG shortages, stemming from West Asia conflict, disrupt…