Tag: Train Travel
Google WiFi for rail stations in India
September 12 (TravelAndy): Google is all set to introduce free WiFi connectivity to 400 railway stations across India, said reports.
This initiative is being taken by Google in collaboration with Indian Railways’ RailTel.
The WiFi connection across the Indian stations will be operated through Google Fiber project, which is a popular high speed internet provider in the US. Continue reading Google WiFi for rail stations in India
Paperless train travel on Delhi-Palwal route
July 29 (TravelAndy): Passengers travelling on trains between New Delhi and Palwal in Haryana will be able to book unreserved tickets through their Android and Windows phones from next month, reports said.
Users will have to download the Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) application to benefit from this service.
Tickets can be purchased by using credit card, debit card and net banking. Continue reading Paperless train travel on Delhi-Palwal route
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
Indian Railways launches 24X7 helpline
July 20 (TravelAndy): Train passengers in India can now complain against anything illegal they notice inside the train without interrupting their journey.
Delhi Police launched a 24X7 helpline recently where travellers can instantly file an FIR by dialling the number, 1512, from their mobile handsets.
The complaint launched through the helpline will not only register the FIR, but will also alert the railway police personnel present on the train. The information will also be passed on to the local police station of the area concerned. Continue reading Indian Railways launches 24X7 helpline