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How to claim a refund if your train or flight is cancelled: Check rules, online process and refund timelines
Train and flight cancellations can cause significant disruptions for passengers seeking refunds. Passengers can receive refunds depending on whether cancellations are made by railways, airlines, or passengers themselves. For cancelled train tickets, refunds are typically processed automatically by IRCTC following cancellation policies. If an airline cancels a flight, passengers have the option for either a refund or an alternative flight.
Tejas Rajdhani faster, cheaper than Vande Bharat Chair Car on Delhi-Patna route: Officials
The Vande Bharat Chair Car service on the New Delhi to Patna route is currently operational during peak holiday travel. Passengers are experiencing discomfort due to the lack of sleeper accommodations and longer travel times. Reports indicate that travelers prefer the faster and cheaper Tejas Rajdhani Express instead. The Railway Ministry is under pressure to increase permanent train services to accommodate year-round demand.
Travelling for Chhath Puja This Week? 8 Last-Minute Train and Bus Booking Tips to Reach Home on Time
Travelling home for Chhath Puja 2026 but still struggling to find confirmed train or bus tickets? With the festival approaching, demand for routes connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major cities with Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand can make last-minute bookings difficult. From checking special trains and Tatkal quotas to considering nearby railway stations and alternative bus routes, here are practical ways to plan your journey before November 13.
Modern dating's hottest currency is clarity, consistency and the courage to communicate
A recent first date highlighted the challenges faced in contemporary dating, particularly regarding emotional unavailability and vague intentions. Miscommunication often leads to misunderstandings and disappointment. By recognizing each other's emotional states, partners can create a shield against blame in their relationships. Still, the quest for clear intentions and honest dialogues is both rare and sought-after. Ultimately, forming real connections calls for both emotional bravery and openness from both parties.
High fares, longer journeys, delays make special trains less attractive to passengers: Officials
Railway Ministry claims to operate special trains during the festive rush, yet regular train demand exceeds their capacity. Special trains often have higher fares and longer travel durations compared to regular trains, which leads to disappointment among travelers. Many passengers are willing to book waiting-list tickets for regular trains due to their reliability and punctuality. Railway officials suggest lowering special train fares to attract more passengers amidst ongoing challenges.
How to book Tatkal train tickets faster on IRCTC: Follow these easy steps, check booking timings and tips to get a confirmed seat
Tatkal ticket booking is an ideal choice for immediate train travel via the IRCTC platform. Passengers can secure their seats a day in advance, with distinct timings for AC and Non-AC classes. To ensure a smooth process, verifying accounts and entering passenger details ahead of time is advised. Additionally, adherence to Aadhaar authentication during booking is crucial. Refunds on confirmed Tatkal tickets are limited to certain conditions.
Travel insurance mandatory for all railway passengers including offline tickets bought at rail counters from this date, Supreme Court order; Know how this helps
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that all train tickets must include mandatory travel insurance starting October 27, 2026. This decision applies to both online tickets purchased through IRCTC and offline tickets available at railway counters. The travel insurance will provide significant financial support in the event of accidents or emergencies for passengers.
Vande Bharat Sleeper vs Rajdhani train food menu full comparison: Check meal prices and breakfast, lunch, dinner options
Vande Bharat Sleeper and Rajdhani Express may both offer premium onboard meals, but their food menus work quite differently. From Bengali and Assamese dishes on Vande Bharat Sleeper to an extensive regional spread on Rajdhani, the choices vary by route, class and service. Here’s a closer look at what passengers can actually expect on their plates and how the two menus compare.
IRCTC down reason today: Why users are getting 'Unable to Process' message while booking train tickets today
IRCTC train ticket booking down: Why IRCTC website is showing 'unable to processs' message: IRCTC users are facing repeated “Unable to Process Request” errors and booking difficulties as demand for festival-season train tickets rises. While IRCTC and Indian Railways have not confirmed the cause, the surge in booking traffic could be putting pressure on the ticketing system.
'IRCTC not working': Train ticket booking users flood social media with 'unable to process request'
IRCTC Down Today? IRCTC users reported repeated “Unable to Process Request” errors, slow loading and booking failures over the past two days, with several passengers taking to social media to complain that they were unable to book tickets despite trying repeatedly.
Railway passengers, smoother ticket booking is coming: IRCTC to boost capacity from 37,000 to over 1 lakh per minute
IRCTC is upgrading its ticket-booking infrastructure to improve speed and reliability. The planned changes will significantly increase the platform’s capacity to process bookings. A new disaster recovery system will help minimise disruptions during high-demand periods. The upgrades aim to improve the passenger experience, particularly during peak travel seasons. IRCTC has also recently launched a redesigned beta website with a simpler and cleaner interface.
IRCTC new website launch date announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw : Faster ticket booking, tatkal booking status, seat choice feature and more
New IRCTC Website launch: Indian Railways is set to launch a revamped IRCTC website by July 15, promising a significantly smoother online ticket booking experience. The upgrade boasts a five-fold increase in booking capacity and a ten-fold jump in enquiry speed. Passengers can anticipate new features like seat choice, a fare calendar, and multilingual support, enhancing accessibility for all.
IRCTC website's 99.98% uptime: Inside the Railways’ race to fix fraud and failures
The IRCTC website achieved 99.98 percent uptime between April and October 2025. Indian Railways implemented administrative and technological changes to modernize systems. These include deactivating suspicious user IDs and using anti-BOT applications. E-ticketing now exceeds 87 percent of reserved tickets.
Indian Railways Christmas ticket booking 2025 now open: How to book on IRCTC website and app
Indian Railways has opened advance ticket bookings for the Christmas holiday season to help passengers avoid last-minute rush. Travelers can book through the IRCTC website or mobile app. Starting October 1, 2025, Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for general tickets booked within the first 15 minutes of the reservation window opening.
IRCTC website not working? How to book confirm train ticket same day without using Tatkal service
IRCTC Website and App Down: Passengers faced significant issues booking Tatkal train tickets on October 17, 2025. The IRCTC website and app experienced glitches, frustrating users. Many took to social media to voice their concerns. This disruption occurred as people were trying to secure tickets for upcoming Diwali festivities. The article also provides guidance on booking same-day train tickets without using the Tatkal system.
IRCTC website reportedly down again; passengers express frustation
The IRCTC website faced repeated outages, with users on the microblogging site X expressing their frustration. Downdetector reported around 460 outages, occurring primarily at 11 am. Users highlighted issues such as inability to book Tatkal tickets and technical failures during bookings, prompting calls for immediate resolution.
Indian Railways train ticket: Step-by-step guide on how to use IRCTC eWallet to book train tickets
Indian Railway ticket booking: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has an service called 'eWallet' using which an individual can book train tickets either on the IRCTC app or IRCTC website. Earlier the eWallet had an registration fee however as of February 3, 2024 there is no registration fee to be paid for eWallet by IRCTC.
IRCTC website, app down due to technical glitch. How to book train tickets
Around 14.5 lakh reserved tickets are booked on daily basis in Indian Railways, out of which more than 80% e-tickets are booked through IRCTC.
IRCTC website is sitting duck to hackware
Most of the time when you get ‘no room’ on the IRCTC website while trying to book train tickets, it’s not due to the massive rush but software which hack the site to make tickets available online.
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