Holi special on Konkan Railway

NAVI MUMBAI: Keeping in mind the additional rush season during Holi festival, Konkan Railway, in collaboration with Central Railway, has chalked out plans to run extra trains along its route between different destinations for its passengers. Train no 01001/01002 will run between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Karmali-LTT.

Train no 01001 will depart from LTT on March 13 and on March 20 at 00.55 hours and reach Karmali at 11;00 hours on the same day. Train no. 01002 will depart from Karmali on March 13 and March 20 at 1400 hours and reach LTT at 00.20 hours next day. These trains will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali and Kudal. It will have 15 coaches.

Train no 01005 will depart from CSTM on March 14 at 00.20 hours and reach Madgaon at 12.40 hours on same day. Train no 01006 will depart from Madgaon on March 14 at 13.30 hours and reach CSTM at 23.55 hrs same day. These trains will halt at Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Rajapur, Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi and Thivim. It will have 23 coaches.

Train no 01003 will depart from Dadar on March 14, 16 and 18 at 07.50 hours and reach Sawantwadi at 19.20 hours on the same day. Train no 01004 will leave for Sawantwadi on March 15, 17 and 19 at 06.10 hours and reach Dadar at 16.10 hours same day. The train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, and Kudal. It will have 12 coaches.

Break Journey Rules Indian Railway

Holders of single journey tickets for distance of more than 500 kms. (Actual distance) are allowed to break journey once for two days at any station en-route. This facility can be availed only after traveling 500 Kms. from the starting station. If ticket is for more than 1000Kms, passenger will be allow to break journey twice. The day of departure and arrival must be excluded while calculating the number of eligible days for first break of journey and ticket should be endorsed by the station manager/ticket collector at the station where the break journey is intended .

NOTE :
1. This facility is not available to passengers traveling by Rajdhani/Shatbadi/Jan shatbadi express trains.
2. This facility is not permitted short of the station up to which reservation has been done.
3. Inentation to break journey is to be advised at the time of original booking and not after obtaining reservation.

EXAMPLE : 

• Tatkal tickets will be issued for actual distance of travel, instead of end-to-end, subject to the distance restriction applicable to the train. The same Tatkal berth/seat may be booked in multiple legs till preparation of charts. At the time of preparation of charts, unutilized portion may be released to the General RAC/Waiting list passengers.
• Tatkal facility is also available in Executive Class of Shatabadi Express trains also, by earmarking 10% of the accommodation available i.e. 5 seats per coach.
• Tatkal booking opens at  10 AM on One days in advance  actual date of journey excluding date of journey w.e.f. of 10.07.2012(commercial circular no:43 of 2012). e.g. for train leaving on 6^th, Tatkal Booking will Commence at 10 AM on 5^th.
• No duplicate Tatkal tickets shall be issued. Duplicate Tatkal tickets shall be issued only in exceptional cases on payment of full fare including Tatkal charges.
• Tatkal tickets shall be issued only on production of one of the ten prescribed proofs of identity shown under (as mentioned in Commercial Circular No.68 of 2012 issued vide letter No.2011/TG-I/20/P/ID dated 01.11.2012) as per procedure explained below:-
  1.Voter Photo identity card issued by Election Commision of India.
  2.Passport
  3.PAN Card issued by Income Tax Department.
  4.Driving Licence issued by RTO.
  5.Photo identity card having serial number issued by Central/State Government.
  6.Student Identity Card with photograph issued by recognized School/College for their students.
  7.Nationalized Bank Passbok with photograph.
  8.Credit cards issued by banks with laminated photograph.
  9.Unique Identification Card "Aadhaar".
  10.Photo identity cards having serial number issued by Public Sector Undertaking of State/Central Government, District Administration, Municipal bodies and Penchant Administration.

a. For this purpose, a self attested photo copy of the proof of identity of anyone passenger shall be attached to the requisition slip.

b. The details of the identity proof shall be captured by the system and indicated on the reserved tickets as well on the reservation chart.

c. It will not be mandatory for the passenger(s) to go to the counter to book the Tatkal ticket, however, the proof will have to be sent in the aforementioned manner.

d. During the journey, the passenger, whose identity card number has been indicated on the ticket, will have to produce original proof of identity indicated on the ticket, failing which all the passengers booked on the ticket shall be treated as traveling without ticket and charged accordingly. Indication will come on the ticket regarding carrying the same original proof of identity during the journey, as indicated on the ticket.

e. If the passenger whose identity card number is indicated on the ticket is not traveling, all other passengers booked on that ticket, if found
traveling in train, will be treated as traveling without ticket and charged accordingly.

• Agents / RTSAs/Web service agents/Web agents of IRCTC are restricted from the booking Tatkal tickets between 1000 hours and 1200 hours. This restriction shall be enforced through frequent inspection at the counters. The agents both web service agents and web agents shall also be restricted from booking Tatkal tickets on the internet between 1000 hours and 1200 hours.
• Even for internet booking for Tatkal tickets, the passenger shall enter the identity proof type and number, which is to be used for travel. These details shall be printed on the ERS/indicated on the VRM/MRM as well as in the reservation chart.
• It will be possible to book a maximum of only four passengers per PNR forTatkal tickets.
• The web services agents of IRCTC will be permitted to book only one Tatkal ticket per train per day on the internet.
• The facility of change of name is not permitted on the bookings made under Tatkal scheme
• TDRs are not being issued for waiting list tickets.
• REFUNDS   - No refund will be granted on cancellation of confirmed Tatkal tickets/duplicate tatkal ticket except in case of circumstances mentioned in para 2 of instructions contained in Commercial Circular no. 53 of 2006 issued vide letter no. 2006/TGII/ 20/P/Tatkal, dated 30.06.2006. However, full refund of fare and tatkal charges will be granted on the tickets booked under Tatkal scheme in the following circumstances :-
  • If the train is delayed by more than 3 hours at the journey originating point of the passenger & not the boarding point if the passenger's journey originating point and boarding point are different.
  • If the train is to run on a diverted route and passenger is not willing to travel.
  • If the train is to run on diverted route and boarding station or the destination or both the stations are not on the diverted route.
  • In case of non attachment of coach in which Tatkal accommodation has been earmarked and the passenger has not been provided  accommodation in the same class.
  • If the party has been accommodated in lower class and does not want to travel. In case the party travels in lower class, the passenger will be given refund of difference of fare and also the difference of Tatkal charges, if any.

Rules For Luggage Indian Railway

Luggage which is not fully and legibly addressed in English or Hindi will not be accepted for booking and carriage by train. Luggage which is not securely packed will not be accepted for booking and carriage unless the sender or his authorized agent executes a forwarding note and record there in such defects or improper packing. Luggage which is required to travel by the same train with the owner should be presented at the luggage office of the booking station at least 30 minutes before the advertised departure time of the train . Passengers booking their accommodation in advance are permitted to book their luggage in advance at the same time. Bulky surcharge is applicable only on package weighing above 100 kgs or exceeding 1m*1m*0.7m in outside measurement. Package s exceeding any one of the dimension specified will be treated as bulky even though the actual weight is less than 100 kgs on volu-metric basis. However if one of the dimension is exceeded by 10% of the prescribed measurement but weight is within 100 kgs., on volumetric basis, it will not be treated as bulky. Bulky surcharge will be levied at double the normal rate.

Offensive articles, explosive, dangerous, inflammable articles and empty gas cylinders, dead poultry, and game, acids and other corrosive substance are not permitted to be booked as luggage.

Trunks, suitcase and boxes having outside measurement of 100 cms. x 60 cms x 25 cms (length x breadth x height) will be allowed to be carried in the passenger compartments as personal luggage. If the trunks, suitcase, and boxes, which in outside measurement exceed any one of the dimension, such articles are required to be booked and carried in the brake van and not in the passengers' compartment . Maximum size of the trunks/suitcase than can be carried in the AC-3 tire and AC chair Car compartment is 55 cmsx45 cms x 22.5 cms.

Oxygen cylinder with its supporting stand with patients under medical certificate can be permitted to be carried in all classes. Free allowance of luggage will be granted on oxygen cylinder and its supporting stand.

Merchandized items are not permitted for booking and carriage in the compartment as personal luggage.

Luggages of larger dimension are to be carried only by brake van . The minimum charge for luggage is Rs.30.

As per instructions, there is no restriction on carriage of luggage in brake van of passenger trains as far as quantity and type (personal or merchandise) of luggage offered for booking is concerned .However, the excess luggage in owner's charge beyond the free allowance is charged at 1.5 times the rates under scale-L.

Each passenger is allowed a free allowance up to which he can carry luggage with him in the compartment, free of cost. The free allowance varies for different classes of travel. Children aged 5 and below 12 years are allowed half of the free allowance subject to the maximum of 50 Kgs. You are also permitted a marginal allowance. There is a maximum ceiling on the luggage which can be carried inside the compartment for each class. These are indicated in the table below :

The following maximum limit free allowance, marginal allowance are admissible for carriage of luggage in the compartment :

 

Class	Free allowance	Marginal allowance	Maximum quantity permitted ( including free allowance)
AC First Class	70 Kgs	15 Kgs	150 Kgs
AC 2-Tier sleeper/First class	50 Kgs	10 Kgs	100 Kgs
AC 3-tier sleeper/AC chair car	40 Kgs	10 Kgs	40 Kgs
Sleeper class	40 Kgs	10 Kgs	80 Kgs
Second class	35 Kgs	10 Kgs	70 Kgs

The maximum limit includes free allowance. Passenger are allowed to book and carry excess luggage beyond the free allowance with them in the compartment up to the maximum limit as per class mentioned above on payment of charge at 1.5 times of luggage rate. When a passenger is detected either en route or at the destination with un booked or partially booked luggage weighing more than the free allowance, the excess un booked weight exceeding free allowance of luggage is charged at six times the luggage scale rate instead of 6 times of scale -R as earlier. However, if un booked or partially booked luggage is detected more than the free allowance of then luggage but within the marginal allowance, it is charged at 1.5 times the luggage scale rate. when a passenger is detected either en route or at destination with un booked or partially booked luggage weighing more than the maximum limit permitted the excess weight exceeding free allowance of luggage is charged at six times of the luggage scale rate subject to a minimum of Rs.50/-. Luggage beyond the above quantity can be booked in advance and carried in brake Van. If your luggage marginally exceeds the free allowance, you will be charged at the normal luggage rates applicable to your class of travel. Above marginal allowance penalty will be charged, If detected . Make sure to book your excess luggage in the luggage office, pay the prescribed charges and get your tickets endorsed by cross-referencing the luggage ticket details, before commencing your journey. Free allowance is not admissible for articles such as scooters, cycles etc. LUGGAGE GETS STOLEN EN ROUTE : IN case of theft of luggage, robbery / dacoits in running trains, you can approach train conductors/coach attendant/guards or GRP escort. They will give you the FIR Forms ,which may be duly filled in and handed over to them. The complaint will then be forwarded to the Police Station for necessary action. You need not break your Journey to lodge a complaint with the police .you can also approach the RPF Assistance Posts at major railway stations, for any assistance in lodging the complaint. LUGGAGE IS LOST OR DAMAGE : Where value of the luggage booked has not been declared beforehand by the consignor and the prescribing percentage charge not paid the monetary liability of the railways has been limited to Rs. 100/- per Kg. However, where the consignor has declared the value of the consignment and has also paid percentage charges, he will be entitled to get the claimed amount which will not exceed the value of the luggage so declared at the time of booking . The procedure of payment of percentage charge can be enquired from the luggage booking office. THEFT OF LUGGAGE :

A prescribed FIR Form in English, Hindi and regional Language is available in the Timetable or with 'TTEs/Guards or GRP escort. After filling it up, the form may be handed over to one of the official viz., TTE, Guard or GRP escort for registration of the report at the next police station.

All at the above services and commitments will be honored without the citizens' having to pay any bribe

RULES FOR CARRYING PETS,DOGS,HORSES OTHER LIVE ANIMALS AND BIRDS RISK : Under section 77-A of the Indian Railway Act, the liability of Railways as carriers of animals is limited as specified below, unless the sender elects to pay the percentage charge on value as shown in the Rule 1301: Per Head Elephants Rs.1500/- Horses Rs.750/- Mules, Camels or Horned Cattle Rs.200/- Donkeys, sheep, goats, dogs and other animals or birds Rs.30/- The sender or his authorized agent is required to declare the value of each animal on the Forwarding Note when the value of an animal exceeds the amount specified above.The sender or his authorized agent must also record in the Forwarding Note whether he engages to pay the notified percentage charge on value. Should he elect no to pay the notified percentage value on value, the animal will be accepted for carriage under the terms and conditions of Section 77-A of Indian Railway Act. The Railway will not be liable for the loss, destruction or damage arising from freight or restiveness of the animal or from overloading of vehicle or wagon by the consigner or his agent or delay not caused by the negligence or misconduct of their servants, irrespective of whether the sender has engaged to pay the percentage charge on value or not. Railway will not be responsible for the loss, destruction, damage, deterioration or non_delivery of animals after the termination of transit as defined in Rule 153. RULE AND RATES FOR CONVEYANCE OF DOGS : Dogs when carried in the break-van and/or A.C.C. and first class passenger compartments will be charged for at Scale 'L'(luggage Rates)on the basis of weights indicated below, subject to a minimum charge of Rs.10/- per dog, charges being Prepaid: When carried in break_van (Dog-Box) 30 Kgs When carried in passengers compartments 60 Kgs "Seeing Eye" dog traveling with a blind person in the compartment (First class) will, however, be charged the same tariff as for dogs carried in brake_van. The dogs must be provided with Collars and Chains. Owners should make their own arrangements for food and water for the dog during the journey. Dogs detected unbooked will be charged at six times the Luggage Scale Rate subject to a minimum of Rs.50/- A passenger traveling in First Air condition class or first class may take a dog into the compartment only with the concurrence of fellow passengers on payment of charges vide Clause(1) above. The charges are to be prepaid. If fellow passengers subsequently object to the dog remainig in the compartment, it will be removed to the Guard's van, no refund being given. Dogs detected unbooked with the passenger in IA and Ist class compartments will be charged six times the Luggage scale Rate subject to a minimum of Rs.50/-. A lady travelling alone with children under 12 years of age in a first class compartment may take with her in the compartment one dog on payment of charges at the Dog Box Rates,subject to a minimum of Rs.10/-provided that if another lady enters the compartment, the dog can only be allowed to remain in the compartment with her consent. Any dog detected unbooked will be charged at double the dog-box rate for the distance up to the point of detection and at the dog-box rate for the distance beyond the total charge being subject to a minimum of Rs.20/- for each dog. Dogs are not allowed to be carried in ACC Sleeper Coaches, Acc chair car coaches sleeper class and second class coaches.If a dog is found being carried in contravention of this rule, it will be removed immediately to the brake-van and charges will be levied six times the Luggage Scale Rate subject to a minimum of Rs.50/- Charge for dog carried in reserved compartments will be levied at the dog-box rate. Any dog tetected unbooked will be charged six times the Luggage Scale Rate subject to a minimum of Rs.50/- Large dogs which cannot be carried in the dog-box of a brake van will be carried in a special vehicle at the same rates and conditions as for horses. Rules and rates for charging bicycles, tricycles motor bicycles and tricycles with auto-wheel attachments, side carts, go-carts, perambulators, rickshaws etc.

RAILWAY ENQUIRY- 139

Basic Services PNR enquiry Accommodation availability Fare enquiry Current train running position

Benefits to Rail users Single window information through universal no. 139 Interaction with professionally trained agents in hindi, english and regional languages

Premium Services Single window information through universal no. 139

Just SMS on 139 (One number for One India) and get all your information about

» PNR Enquiry

» Train Arrival / Departure Enquiry

» Accommodation Availability

» Fare Enquiry

» Train Time Table Enquiry

Millions of people book their railway tickets in real time and store tickets details using Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp. Ltd (IRCTC) mobile application residing on their mobile phone. It gives them an increased suitability through a real time, secure ticketing services. The passenger receives a reservation message just after booking their ticket with the full details of the ticket including PNR (Passenger Name Record), Train number, date of journey and class.

Now, IRCTC has introduced the latest initiative for checking the Railway ticket status using a single window information through universal number called 139-Rail Sampark.


Thus, you may obtain information regarding the PNR status, train running status for both arrivals and departures, Accommodation Availability Enquiry on Trains till Departure, Details of train Fare, Train Schedule /Timetable and train Name /Number enquiries etc.

The national enquiry service of 139-Rail Sampark has been in operation for more than 5 years.

In addition to voice enquiry on Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS), the Passenger can get the desired information by sending SMS to 139 in the specified syntax.

139 Rail Sampark Service: Now all the enquiries like PNR Status, Train Status, Seat Availability, Train Schedule, Train Time Table, Train Fare etc are available on your personal mobile phone through this SMS facility by sending SMS to 139 in the pre-defined format as entioned hereunder-

First of all you may send one SMS as HELP or RAIL to 139 for getting all the syntaxes.

A) For PNR Enquiry: If you want to get the status of your booked ticket.

PNR 10 Digit PNR Number

For example: PNR 1234509876

B): For Train Arrival/Departure Enquiry: Now there is no need to visit Railway Station for enquiry regarding the Arrival and Departure timing of any train.

AD Train number STD code of Station

For example: AD 11011 012

C) For Accommodation Availability:

SEAT Train number DOJ  Station from: STD code station to: STD code Class Quota

For example SEAT 54221 150612 0472 04651 SL G

DOJ: In this field you are required to enter the Date of Journey (DOJ) in the format DDMMYY.

Class: You may enter 1A for First AC, 2A for Second AC, 3A for third AC, SL for Sleeper, CC for AC Chair Car, 2S for Second Sitting.

Quota: It is optional field. You may enter G for general, CK for Tatkal.

D) For Fare enquiry

FARE Train number  DOJ Station from: STD code station to: STD code class Quota;

For Example: FARE 54221 150612 0472 04651 SL G

E) For Train Time table:

TIME train number

For example: TIME 11011

F) For Spot/  Locate train:

SPOT train number OR

LOCATE train number

For example: SPOT 12021 or LOCATE 12245

G) For Train Name/Number:

TN train number OR

TN train name

For Example TN 12012 or TN KAMRUP EXPRESS

Note that this service is currently available on following Telephone Service Providers viz. Airtel, Aircel, BSNL, IDEA, LOOP, MTNL, Reliance, Tata, Uninor and Vodafone operators. Further, The service is also available on USSD for Uninor, Reliance, DoCoMo and Vodafone Telephone Service Providers.

Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS): Under IVRS you have to just call/dial 139 and after selection of language you may press the following keys as per your suitable requirement:

Press 1 to know about PNR status

Press 2 to know the time of Arrival/Departure of train

Press 3 to know the accommodation availability

Press 4 to know about Fare enquiry

Press 5 to book your ticket through cash card and getting it delivered through courier or email

Press 6 to know the status of Mumbai Central Railway Suburban trains.

As per TRAI Press Release No. 86/2012, the telephone subscribers in India increased to 951.34 Million at the end of March, 2012 and Private operators hold 88.65% of the wireless market share where as BSNL and MTNL, two PSU operators hold only 11.35% market share.

New Refund Rules W.e.f. 01.July.2013

The major changes in the existing rules and the amendments in refund rules are as under:-

Unused (unreserved) tickets o­n which no reservation has been made:

Existing rule

Amended rule

If a ticket o­n which no reservation of a seat or berth has been made is presented to the station master for cancellation refund of fare shall be made o­n every such ticket after deducting the clerkage.  (i) within three hours after the actual departure of the train for which the ticket is issued or (ii) for any ticket valid for the whole day, within three hours after the actual departure of the last train of the day for the destination station

If a ticket o­n which no reservation of a seat or berth has been made is presented for cancellation, refund of fare shall be made o­n every such ticket after deducting the clerkage.   (i)The ticket shall be presented for cancellation within three hours of issue of ticket.  (ii) In case of tickets issued in advance the ticket is presented upto 2400 hours of the day preceding the day of journey.

       Unused tickets o­n which reservation has been made:

(i)                  if the ticket is presented for cancellation more than forty eight hours instead of the existing 24 hours in advance of the scheduled departure of the train, a minimum per passenger cancellation charge shall be deducted at the flat rate of rupees o­ne hundred and twenty for air-conditioned first class/executive class, rupees o­ne hundred for air-conditioned-II tier/first class, rupees ninety for air-conditioned III-tier/ 3 economy/air-conditioned chair car, rupees sixty for sleeper class and rupees thirty for second class.

(ii)                if the ticket is presented for cancellation between forty eight hours and upto six hours instead of existing 24 hours and upto 4 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, cancellation charge shall be twenty five per cent of the fare subject to a minimum of the cancellation charge.  

 

(iii)              if the ticket is presented for cancellation within six hours instead of existing 4 hours before the scheduled departure of the train and upto two hours irrespective of distance instead of existing 3/6/12 hours for distance 200 kms/200-500 kms/500 Kms and above after the actual departure of the train, the cancellation charge shall be fifty per cent of the fare subject to a minimum of the cancellation charge.

(iv)              No refund shall be granted o­n the reserved ticket if it is surrendered for cancellation after two hours of the actual departure of the train.  

                     

(v)               In case, o­n a party ticket or a family ticket issued for travel of more than o­ne person, some persons have confirmed reservation and others are o­n waiting list, full refund of fare, less clerkage, shall be admissible for confirmed passengers also provided that the entire ticket is surrendered for cancellation within six hours instead of existing 4 hours before the scheduled departure of the train and upto two hours instead of existing 3 hours after actual departure of the train”.

Unused waitlisted or RAC tickets:

Existing rule

Revised  rule

If the ticket is presented for cancellation upto 3/6/12 hours for distance 200 kms/200-500 kms/500 Kms and above after the actual departure of the train, except deduction of clerkage; Provided that for night trains leaving between 21.00 hours and 06.00 hours (actual departure), refund shall be admissible at the station within the time limits specified above or within first four hours after the opening of reservation office, whichever is later.

If a Waitlisted/RAC ticket is presented for cancellation, refund of fare shall be admissible after deducting the clerkage.   (i) The ticket is presented for cancellation upto three hours after the actual departure of the train irrespective of the distance.  (ii) The passenger may get the tickets cancelled from any PRS counters or the designated current counters.  (iii) No refund of fare shall be granted o­n RAC ticket /Waitlisted ticket after three hours of the actual departure of the train. (iv) In case no current counters are available at journey originating station for night trains leaving between 21.00 hours and 06.00 hours(actual departure , refund shall be admissible at the station within first two hours after the opening of reservation office. (v) In remote and hill areas as identified by the zonal Railways with the prior approval of the General Managers and print in their Time Tables for train leaving between 1900 hours and 0600 hours (actual departure) refund shall be admissible at the station within first two hours after the opening of reservation/booking office, in case there is no reservation counters/booking office/ current counters. Available in that area.

Cancellation of e- tickets:

 The e- ticket may be booked and cancelled through internet and the refund of fare shall be credited to the customer’s account after deducting the charges applicable.

In case of a confirmed e-ticket, refund of fare shall be granted in accordance with rule for unused tickets o­n which reservation has been made. In case of RAC e-ticket, refund of fare shall be granted in accordance with rule for unused waitlisted and RAC tickets.

In case of  the waitlisted e-ticket o­n which status of all the passengers is o­n waiting list even after preparation of reservation charts, names of all such passengers booked o­n that  Passenger Name Record (PNR) shall  be dropped from the reservation chart and  refund of fare shall be credited to the customer’s account  after deducting the clerkage.

In case o­n a party e-ticket or a family e-ticket issued for travel of more than o­ne person, some persons have confirmed reservation and others are o­n the list of RAC and waiting list, then in case of passengers o­n RAC or waitlisted not travelling, a certificate has to be obtained from the ticket checking staff to that effect and refund of fare shall be processed o­nline through TDR, indicating the details of the certificate issued by ticket checking staff. 

          

The o­nline TDR shall be filed upto seventy two hours of actual arrival of the train at passenger’s destination and the original certificate issued by the ticket checking staff is to be sent through post to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The fare shall be refunded by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to the customer’s account after due verification.

In case of e-tickets (confirmed or RAC), if the reservation charts have been   prepared, o­nline TDR is required to be filed for obtaining refund. 

No refund of fare shall be admissible o­n e- ticket having confirmed reservation in case the request for refund is filed o­nline after two hours of the actual departure of the train.

 No refund of fare shall be admissible o­n RAC e-tickets in case the request for refund is filed o­nline after three hours of the actual departure of the train.

  Refund o­n Tatkal  tickets:

No refund of fare shall be admissible o­n confirmed Tatkal ticket.

 In case of Tatkal ticket o­n waitlist, refund of fare shall be granted in accordance with rule for unused waitlisted or RAC tickets.

 In case o­n a party Tatkal ticket or a family Tatkal ticket issued for travel for more than o­ne person, some persons have confirmed reservation and others are o­n waiting list, full refund of fare, less clerkage, shall be admissible for confirmed passengers also provided that the entire Tatkal ticket is surrendered for cancellation within six hours before the scheduled departure of the train or upto two hours of the actual departure of the train.

Postponement or preponement of journey o­n a reserved, RAC or waitlisted ticket:

            The postponement or preponement of journey o­n confirmed or RAC or waitlisted ticket shall be allowed in the same class and for the same destination instead of any longer distance or any higher class by the same train or by any other train for any subsequent days,  subject to condition that the ticket is surrendered during the working hours of reservation office and at least forty eight hours instead of existing 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train in which originally booked.

Non-commencement or missing of journey due to late running of trains:

·         No cancellation charge or clerkage shall be levied and full fare shall be refunded to all passengers holding reserved, RAC and waitlisted tickets, if the journey is not undertaken due to late running of the train by more than three hours of the scheduled departure of the train from the station commencing the journey subject to condition that the ticket is surrendered upto the actual departure of the train instead of existing 3/6/12 hours for distance 200 kms/200-500 kms/500 Kms and above after the actual departure of the train.

·         in case of e-tickets, the TDR  is filed o­nline before the actual departure of  the train for availing full refund.

·         In case the ticket is cancelled or surrendered or if the request for refund of fare is filed  o­nline after the actual departure of the train, no refund of fare shall be admissible.

Lost, misplaced, torn or mutilated tickets:

             If the reservation status of a lost, misplaced, torn or mutilated ticket, at the time of receipt of the application for issuance of a duplicate ticket for the purpose of undertaking journey, is confirmed or RAC and that the duplicate ticket is sought before preparation of reservation chart of the concerned train, the station master shall issue a duplicate ticket in lieu of the original ticket o­n payment of  rupees fifty  per passenger in case of second and sleeper class and  rupees o­ne hundred   per passenger for other classes instead of existing clerkage charge. 

Application for refund of Passenger Reservation System (PRS) tickets in other circumstances:      

          For refund of fare under circumstances other than those specified in these rules or under circumstances like ‘bandh’ or agitations or floods,  etc., the passengers could not reach the reservation counter or station or current counters for cancellation of tickets, in those cases, a TDR  shall be issued to the passenger and the passenger may apply for refund of fare within ten days instead existing 90 days from the day of commencement of journey to the Chief Commercial Manager (Refunds) of the railway administration under whose jurisdiction the TDR issuing station comes, enclosing the original TDR. 

The TDR shall be issued o­nly upto three days instead of existing 30 days after the scheduled departure of the train.

New Train between Jaipur and Lucknow Introduced

73 New Trains Announced in Interim Railway Budget 2014-15

73 new trains are being introduced which includes 17 Premium trains, 39 Express trains, 10 Passenger trains, 4 MEMU and 3 DEMU in this year’s Interim Railway Budget. Three trains will be extended and frequency of same number of trains will be increased.

Premium Trains:
 i.  Howrah – Pune AC Express (Bi-weekly) via Nagpur, Manmad
 ii. Kamakhya – New Delhi AC Express (Weekly) via Chhapra, Varanasi
 iii. Kamakhya – Chennai AC Express (Weekly) via Malda, Howrah
 iv. Mumbai – Howrah AC Express (Bi-weekly) via Nagpur, Raipur
v.  Mumbai – Patna AC Express (Bi-weekly) via Khandwa, Itarsi, Manikpur
vi. Nizamuddin – Madgaon AC Express (Bi-weekly) via Kota, Vasai Road
vii. Sealdah –Jodhpur AC Express (Bi-weekly) via Mughalsarai
viii Yesvantpur - Jaipur AC Express (Weekly) via Gulbarga, Pune, Vasai Road
ix.  Ahmedabad – Delhi Sarai Rohilla Express (Tri-weekly) via Palanpur, Ajmer, Rewari
x.   Bandra – Amritsar Express (Weekly) Via Kota, New Delhi, Ambala
xi.  Bandra (T) – Katra Express (Weekly) via Kota, New Delhi, Ambala
xii. Gorakhpur – New Delhi Express (Bi-weekly) via Lucknow, Moradabad
xiii. Katra – Howrah Express (Weekly) Express via Mughalsarai, Varanasi, Saharanpur
xiv. Mumbai – Gorakhpur Express ( Bi-weekly) via Khandwa, Jhansi, Kanpur
xv. Patna– Bangalore Express (Weekly) via Mughalsarai, Chheoki, Manikpur, Nagpur
xvi. Yesvantpur – Katra Express (Weekly) via Gulbarga, Kacheguda, Nagpur, New Delhi
xvii. Thiruvananthpuram – Bangalore (Yesvantpur) Express (Bi- weekly) via Erode, Tirupattur

Express Trains :
i. Ahmedabad – Katra Express (Weekly) via Palanpur, Jaipur, Rewari, Hisar, Bathinda, Amritsar
ii.Ahmedabad – Lucknow Jn Express (Weekly) via Palanpur, Jaipur, Bandikui, Mathura, Kasganj
iii.Ahmedabad – Allahabad Express (Weekly) via Jalgaon, Khandwa, Itarsi, Satna, Manikpur
iv.Amritsar – Gorakhpur Express (Weekly) via Saharanpur, Moradabad, Sitapur Cantt.
v. Aurangabad – Renigunta Express (Weekly) via Parbhani, Bidar, Vikarabad
vi.Bangalore – Chennai Express (Daily) via Bangarpet, Jolarpettai
vii.Bandra (T) – Lucknow Jn Express (Weekly) via Kota, Mathura, Kasganj
viii.Bareilly – Bhopal Express (Weekly) via Chandausi, Aligarh, Tundla, Agra
 ix.Bhavnagar – Bandra Express (Weekly) via Ahmedabad
x.  Bhavnagar- Delhi Sarai Rohilla Link Express (Weekly)
xi.  Gandhidham – Puri Express (Weekly)
xii.  Gorakhpur – Pune Express (Weekly) via Lucknow, Kanpur, Bina, Manmad
xiii.  Guntur-Kacheguda Double Decker Express (Bi-weekly);
 xiv.Howrah – Yeswantpur AC Express (Weekly)via Bhubaneswar, Gudur, Katpadi
xv. Hubli – Mumbai Express (weekly) via Bijapur, Sholapur
xvi. Hyderabad – Gulbarga Intercity (Daily)
xvii. Jaipur – Chandigarh Intercity (Daily) via Jhajjar;
xviii.Kacheguda – Tirupati Double Decker Express (Bi Weekly);
xix. Kota – Jammu Tawi Express (Weekly) via New Delhi, Ambala
xx. Kanpur – Bandra (T) Express (Weekly) via Kasganj, Mathura, Kota
xxi.Lucknow – Kathgodam Express (Tri-weekly)
 xxii.Manduadih – Jabalpur Express (Weekly) via Allahabad, Manikpur, Satna
xxiii.Malda Town – Anand Vihar Express (Weekly) via Amethi & Rae Bareli;
xxiv.Mannargudi – Jodhpur Express (Weekly) via, Jaipur
 xxv.Mumbai – Chennai Express (Weekly) via Pune, Gulbarga, Wadi
xxvi.Mumbai – Gorakhpur Express (Weekly) via Gonda, Balrampur, Barhani (after gauge conversion);
xxvii. Mumbai – Karmali AC Express (Weekly) via Roha
xxviii. Nanded – Aurangabad Express (Weekly) via Purna, Parbhani
xxix.Nagpur – Rewa Express (Weekly) via Satna
xxx. Nagercoil – Kacheguda Express (Weekly) via Karur, Namakkal, Salem
xxxi. Pune – Lucknow Express (Weekly) via Khandwa, Bhopal, Bina, Jhansi, Kanpur
 xxxii. Ramnagar – Chandigarh Express (Weekly) via Moradabad, Saharanpur
xxxiii. Ranchi – New Jalpaiguri Express (Weekly) via Jhajha, Katihar
xxxiv.  Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam AC Express (Weekly) via Kazipeth, Vijaywada
xxxv. Santragachi – Anandvihar Express (Weekly)
xxxvi.Srigangnagar – Jammu Tawi Express (Weekly) via Abohar, Bathinda, Dhuri
xxxvii Thiruvananathapuram-Nizamuddin Exp (Bi-weekly) one day via Kottayam and one day via Allepey
xxxviii.Varanasi – Mysore Express (Bi-weekly) via Wadi, Daund
xxxix. Balurghat – Howrah (Bi-Weekly)
 
Passenger trains :
i. Bina – Katni Passenger (Daily)
ii.Dekargaon – Naharlagun Passenger (Daily) after completion of new line
iii.Gunupur - Visakhapatnam Passenger (Daily)
iv. Hubli - Belgaum Fast Passenger (Daily)
v.Jaipur – Phulera Passenger (Daily)
vi.Mannargudi – Mayiladuthurai Passenger (Daily)
vii.Punalur – Kanniyakumari Passenger (Daily) via Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram
viii.Sambalpur – Bhawanipatna Passenger (Daily)
ix. Tatanagar – Chakulia Passenger (Daily)
x.Tiruchendur – Tirunelveli Passenger (Daily)

MEMU Trains :
i. Anand – Dakor (Daily 2 services)
ii. Anuppur-Ambikapur (6 days a week)
iii.Delhi – Rohtak Passenger (Daily 2 services)
iv.Santragachi – Jhargram (5 days a week)

DEMU Trains :
i.Morbi – Maliya Miyana
ii.Ratlam – Fatehabad Chandrawati Ganj (Daily) after gauge conversion
iii.Rewari – Rohtak (Daily)

Extension of Trains
i.14705/14706 Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Sujangarh Express to Jodhpur
ii.15281/15282 Patna – Saharsa Express to Murliganj
iii.15013 / 15014 Kathgodam – Bhagat Ki Kothi Ranikhet Express to Jaisalmer

Increase in Frequency:
i.16571/16572 Bidar – Yesvantpur Express 3 days to daily
ii.17225/17226 Hubli – Vijayawada Express from 3 days to daily
iii. 17319/17320 Hubli – Secunderabad Express from 3 days to daily

INDIAN RAILWAYS ZONES & THEIR DIVISIONS WITH HEAQUARTERS

S.No.	Name of the Zone	Divisions
1.	Central Railway (MUMBAI)	Bhusawal, Nagpur, Mumbai(CST)*, Solapur*, PuneA
2.	Eastern Railway (KOLKATA)	Malda, Howarh, Sealdah, Asansol
3.	Northern Railway (NEW DELHI)	Ambala, Ferozpur, Lucknow, Moradabad, Delhi
4.	North Eastern Railway (GORAKHPUR)	Lucknow, Varanasi, Izatnagar*
5.	Northeast Frontier Railway (GUWAHATI)	Katihar, Lumding, Tinsukhia, Alipurduar*, RangiyaA
6.	Southern Railway (CHENNAI)	Chennai, Madurai, Palghat, Trichy, Trivandrum
7.	South Central Railway (SECUNDERABAD)	Secunderabad*, Hyderabad*, Guntakal*, Vijaywada*, GunturA, NandedA
8.	South Eastern Railway (KOLKATA)	Kharagpur, Chakradharpur*, Adra*, RanchiA
9.	Western Railway (MUMBAI)	Bhavnagar, Mumbai Central, Ratlam*, Rajkot*, Vadodara*, AhemdabadA
10.	East Central Railway (HAJIPUR)**	Danapur, Dhanbad, Sonepur, Mughalsarai, Samastipur
11.	East Coast Railway (BHUBANESWAR)A	Khurda Road, Waltair, Sambalpur
12.	North Central Railway (ALLAHABAD)A	Allahabad*, Jhansi*, AgraA
13.	North Western Railway (JAIPUR)**	Bikaner*, Jodhpur, Jaipur*, Ajmer*
14.	South East Central Railway (BILASPUR)a	Nagpur, Bilaspur*, RaipurA
15.	South Western Railway (HUBLI)a	Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli*
16.	West Central Railway (JABALPUR)a	Jabalpur, Bhopal, Kota*

General information about Tatkal Scheme of indian railways

1. What is Tatkal reservation scheme?

   1. To meet the urgent requirement of the passengers who plan their journey at short notice, Tatkal reservation facility has been provided in Sleeper Class, Air-conditioned Chair Class, 3-AC & 2-AC classes in almost all Mail/Express trains including special trains. Tatkal facility introduced in executive class of Shatabdi Express trains also from 01-10-2009, which can be booked even on Internet.
   2. The advance reservation period under this scheme is one day excluding the day of journey.
   3. Proof of identity is required to be produced by the passenger seeking reservation under Tatkal Scheme, at the time of booking as well as during the journey
   4. The new tatkal charges will be at the rate of 10 per cent of basic fare for second class and 30 per cent of basic fare for all other classes subject to minimum and maximum charges for each class. The minimum charge for second class (sitting) is 10 rupees and the maximum will be 15 rupees, for sleeper class and AC chair car the minimum has been fixed at 75 rupees and the maximum at 150 rupees, while for AC III and AC II tier classes the minimum will be 200 rupees with the maximum being 300 rupees.
   5. Tatkal tickets will be issued for actual distance of travel, instead of end-to-end, subject to the distance restriction applicable to the train. The same tatkal berth/seat may be booked in multiple legs till preparation of charts. At the time of preparation of charts, unutilized portion may be released to the General RAC/Waiting list passengers.
   6. Tatkal facility introduced in executive class of Shatabdi Express trains also, by earmarking 10 per cent of the accommodation available that is five seats per coach
   For Further detail click this link - http://indianrail.gov.in/tatkal_Scheme.html
   

2. What do I do, if I cannot plan my journey in advance?

   Though it is always advisable to plan your journey well in advance, there may be times when this is not possible. For such situations, Indian Railways have introduced the Tatkal Scheme in Sleeper Class, AC Chair Class, 3-Tier AC and 2-Tier AC classes in almost all Mail/Express trains. The reservation under this scheme commences at 8 a.m. on the previous day for which the reservation is being sought. Tatkal Bookings is available one day before excluding the date of journey i.e., for journey on 3rd, the booking would be starting at 8 a.m. on 2nd. for further detail click on this link
   http://indianrail.gov.in/tatkal_Scheme.html
   

3. What are the rules for refund against cancellation of a Tatkal reservation ticket?

   1. Zero refund . If confirmed tatkal ticket cancelled no refund will be given However, full refund of fare and Tatkal Charges will be granted on the confirmed Tatkal tickets booked under this scheme in the following circumstances:
   2. If the train is delayed by more than 3 hours from the train originating station;
   3. In case of non-attachment of coach in which Tatkal Accommodation has been earmarked and the passenger has not been provided accommodation in the same class.
   4. If the party has been accommodated in lower class and does not want to travel. In case the party travels in lower class, the passenger will be given refund of difference of fare and also the difference of Tatkal charges, if any. Normal Rules applicable for grant of refund on wait list/partially confirmed tickets will also be applicable to the waitlisted and partially confirmed Tatkal Tickets.

Tatkal ticket Rules

1. What are the various classes of travel available in Tatkal?

   Tatkal bookings are allowed in all classes except First AC.
   

2. Can I select ladies or general quota along with tatkal quota?

   Ladies and general quota cannot be opted for along with Tatkal quota.
   

3. How can I use the internet reservation facility to book Tatkal quota?

   You have to select the Tatkal check box in the 'Plan my travel' page along with other details for booking tatkal ticket. For some trains/class/locations Tatkal quota may not be available .Please check the availability before proceeding further
   

4. What are the concessions available in Tatkal scheme?

   No concession is allowed in Tatkal Booking.
   

5. How much extra should I pay for my tatkal ticket?

   The new tatkal charges are at the rate of 10 per cent of basic fare for second class and 30 per cent of basic fare for all other classes subject to minimum and maximum charges for each class.The minimum charge for second class (sitting) is 10 rupees and the maximum will be 15 rupees, for sleeper class and AC chair car the minimum has been fixed at 75 rupees and the maximum at 150 rupees, while for AC III and AC II tier classes the minimum will be 200 rupees with the maximum being 300 rupees.
   

6. When I can book a tatkal e-ticket?

   Tatkal booking opens at 10 AM on one day in advance actual date of journey excluding date of journey , e.g. for train leaving on 6th from Originate station, Tatkal Booking will Commence at 10 AM on 5th irrespective of intermediate station reaching date. For Example if you wish to book between Katpadi to Pune in 16382 for journey on 5th the Tatkal booking will start for Katpadi to Pune on 3rd as this train originate from Cape on 4th
   

7. Can I book tatkal ticket from all locations?

   Tatkal tickets will be issued for actual distance of travel, instead of end-to-end, subject to the distance restriction applicable to the train. The same Tatkal berth/seat may be booked in multiple legs till preparation of charts. At the time of preparation of charts, unutilized portion may be released to the General RAC/Waiting list passengers.
   

8. Can I book tatkal I-ticket to all places of delivery provided in irctc site?

   No, You can not book Tatkal I-Ticket as per the new rules
   

9. What are the rules for cancellation?

   No refund on confirmed Tatkal tickets. waitlisted Tatkal ticket cancellations,charges will be deducted as per existing Railway rules.
   

10. How do I apply for student concession?

    The Student Concession tickets are permitted only in Sleeper Class (SL) and 2nd Sitting (2S)I tickets. Only I-tickets can be exchanged with student concession by presenting the I-ticket and the valid student concession order to the nearest Railway Reservation Office By going to the reservation office along with his journey cum reservation ticket and a request for exchanging the same with the student concession. He will surrender his original fully paid ticket and a student concession ticket with the revised fare (with same seat/berth number status) shall be issued to him. The difference of fare (paid and payable) less the clerk age charge of Rs. 20/- shall be refunded and shall be credited to his account electronically on the next day by IRCTC on receipt of refund file from the Railways.
    

11. Is student concession applicable for both E/I tickets?

    The Student Concession tickets are permitted only in I-Ticket Sleeper Class (SL) and 2nd Sitting (2S). Presently it is not permitted in e-tickets.
    

12. How will I be refunded the difference of fare paid extra with respect to student concession?

    The difference of fare (paid and payable) less the clerk age charge of Rs. 20/- shall be refunded and shall be credited to his account electronically on the next day by IRCTC on receipt of refund file from the Railways.
    

General Rules of indian railway for passngers

1. Can I prepone or postpone my reservation?

   The date of journey on Confirmed/RAC/Waitlisted tickets can be preponed or postponed in the same/higher class or for a longer distance on payment of nominal charges. This facility can be availed only once, irrespective of whether the accommodation available is reserved or RAC or wait-listed. If you want to prepone the date of your journey, you should surrender your ticket during working hours and up to six hours before the schedule departure of the train in which fresh reservation is required. For postponement, the ticket must be surrendered at least 24 hours before the schedule departure of the train in which reservation is presently held. Such changes can be made only once.
   

2. Can I change the boarding station?

   Yes, you can. All you have to do is submit a written request to the Reservation Supervisor of the Original boarding station or contact any Computerised Reservation Centre, at least 24 hours before the department of the train. However, no refund is permissible for the unused portion of the journey. Such changes can be made only once.
   

3. Can I break my journey at any intermediate station?

   If you hold a journey ticket for more than 500 kms, you can break your journey once for two days at any station enroute. This facility can be availed only after traveling 500 kms from the starting station. If your ticket is for more than 1000 kms, you will be allowed to break your journey twice. The day of departure and arrival must be excluded while calculating the number of eligible days for break of journey. And remember to get your ticket endorsed by the Station Manager/Ticket Collector at the station where you intend to break your journey. Note:
   
   1. For through passenger, any halt at intermediate station for less than 24 hours to catch a connecting train will not be treated as break of journey.
   2. This facility is not available to passengers traveling by Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi Express trains.
   3. This facility is not permitted short of the station up to which reservation has been done.
   4. Intention to break journey is to be advised at the time of original booking and not after obtaining reservation.

4. What are the rules of Break Journey in Indian Railways?

   Click on this link to get the full details - http://www.indianrail.gov.in/break_Journey.html
   

5. Can I extend my journey beyond the original destination?

   Yes, Indian Railways allow extension of journey. This can be done by approaching the ticket checking staff either before reaching your destination or after completion of booked journey. The fare for the extended portion of the journey will be collected without the benefit of telescopic rates.
   

6. Can I upgrade my ticket to a higher class, enroute?

   Your reserved ticket for a lower class can be upgraded to a higher class for the same train and date, subject to availability of accommodation. The upgrading of accommodation can be done only once on collection of fresh reservation charges and the fare difference. This can also be done during the journey by approaching the Travelling Ticket Examiner.
   

7. Can my confirmed ticket be transferred to somebody else?

   If you are holding a confirmed ticket and are unable to travel, your ticket can be transferred to your family members viz., father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, husband or wife. To transfer your ticket, you must submit your request atleast 24 hours in advance of the scheduled departure of the train. Tickets can also be transferred.
   
   1. To another Government Servant traveling on duty, atleast 24 hours in advance of the scheduled departure of the train.
   2. To other students of recognized Educational Institution when the Principal/Head makes a request at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled departure of the train.
   3. To other members of the marriage party, if the head of such a party makes a request at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled departure of the train.
   4. To other cadets of NCC, if the head of the group makes a request atleast 24 hours in advance of the scheduled departure of the train. Such changes can be made only once. If the request does not exceed 10% of the total number of group members.

8. What are the Rules of carrying Luggage in Indian Railways?

   Click on this link to get full details - http://www.indianrail.gov.in/luggage_Rule.html
   

9. What are Circular Journey Tickets?

   If you wish to go on a pilgrimage or sightseeing trip to many destinations, Indian Railways provide the facility of booking Circular Journey Tickets. These tickets offer you unique travel flexibility, as they are issued for all journeys (other than regular routes) which begin and end at the same station. Circular Journey Tickets can be purchased for all classes of travel. A maximum of eight break of journeys will be admissible on these tickets. Endorsements for break journeys are not needed. Standard Circular Journey Tickets are also offered by Zonal Railways. These cover popular destinations for the convenience of tourists. The detail of route, fare etc., for these tickets can be obtained from nominated stations in each Zonal Railway. You can purchase these tickets if any one of the standard routes suit your convenience. Otherwise you can inform the Zonal Railways about your itinerary and Circular Journey Tickets can be drawn up to suit your requirements.
   

10. What are the advantages of booking a Circular Journey Ticket?

    Circular Journey Tickets give you the benefit of telescopic rates, which are considerably lower than regular point-to-point fare. These rates are calculated on Mail/Express Fares. With these tickets, you not only save time but also the inconvenience of booking tickets for each leg of the journey.
    

11. What is the booking procedure for Circular Journey Tickets?

    Once your itinerary is finalized, you can approach the Divisional Commercial Managers of the Division or Station Managers of certain major stations to which the journey commencing station belongs. The Divisional Commercial Manager or the station authorities will then calculate the cost of the tickets based on your itinerary. He will also inform the Station Manager concerned of the same, in the prescribed format. You can purchase Circular Journey Tickets by presenting this form at the Booking Office of the station from where you propose to start your journey. After purchasing the Circular Journey Ticket, you must approach the Reservation Office to reserve your accommodation for various laps of your journey. You will then be issued reserved tickets for the journey.
    

12. What type of concession available in Indian Railways?

    To get the detail of all type of concession click on this link
    

13. Where I can get various concession form?

    You can download 4 type of concession form from this link -
    

14. Where I can get Reservation/cancellation request form?

    You can take a print out of the reservation/cancelation request form from this link - http://www.indianrail.gov.in/resr_form.html
    

15. How many types of quotas are in Indian Railways?

    To get the full list of all type of quota available in Indian Railways click on this link - http://www.indianrail.gov.in/quota_Code.html
    

16. Where Can I get the full list of Mail & Express Trains running in Indian Railways?

    To get the full list of Mail & Express trains click on this link - http://www.indianrail.gov.in/mail_express_trn_list.html
    

17. Where Can I get the full list of Rajdhani Express Trains running in Indian Railways?

    To get the full list of Rajdhani Express Trains click on this link - http://www.indianrail.gov.in/rajdhani_trn_list.html
    

18. Where Can I get the full list of Shatabadi Trains running in Indian Railways?

    To get the full list of Shatabadi Trains click on this link - http://www.indianrail.gov.in/shatabdi_trn_list.html
    

19. Where Can I get the full list of Special Trains running in Indian Railways?

    To get the full list of Special Trains click on this link - http://www.indianrail.gov.in/special_trn_list.html
    

20. Where Can I get the details of Luxury Trains running in Indian Railways?

    To get the detail of Luxury Trains click on this link - http://www.indianrail.gov.in/luxury_Train.html
    

21. Where Can I get the details of Hills Trains running in Indian Railways?

    To get the detail of Hills Trains click on this link - http://www.indianrail.gov.in/hill_Trains.html