Tag: online tickets
India: Alternate train for wait-listed passengers
March 22 (TravelAndy): Indian Railways will now allow wait-listed passengers to avail confirmed seat in the next train to the same destination, without any extra charge.
This is good news for train passengers in India because wait lists run into the hundreds frequently in this country.
The railway ministry, tweeted this today through its official handle @RailMinIndia. Continue reading India: Alternate train for wait-listed passengers
Single bus-train tickets for travellers
September 8 (TravelAndy): As a first of its kind in India, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) have joined hands to start integrated online ticketing system for travellers, reported the Times of India.
This is an attempt to reach out to destinations inaccessible by train and also to facilitate travel for tourists who prefer road trips.
This scheme allows a passenger to book a UPSRTC bus ticket along with a train ticket from the IRCTC online portal. Continue reading Single bus-train tickets for travellers
Automatic refund for cancelled trains
July 22 (TravelAndy): The ministry of railways in India has decided to make the refund of confirmed and RAC e-tickets automatic in case of cancellation of trains.
Passengers would not be required to cancel or fill in ticket deposit receipts for refund of online tickets if the trains are cancelled.
This automatic refund system came into effect from July 13, said the ministry said in a statement. Continue reading Automatic refund for cancelled trains