Booking train tickets in advance gives passengers predictability regarding travel dates and times, and the majority of tickets are now booked online. However, in the past, tickets could be booked up to 120 days before travel; this window is currently only 60 days, making it even more imperative that passengers know how to get train […]
Indian Railways Penalty Rules 2026: What Every Passenger Must Know
Train travel is an integral part of life in India, with over 24 million passengers travelling by train each day. Moving such a volume of people daily is not possible unless strict rules are in place to ensure travel is safe and fair for all travellers. However, knowledge of these rules is often lacking among […]
How to Book Train Tickets Online in India
Train travel is an integral part of life in India, with the Indian Railways carrying over 715 crore passengers in 2024-25. 89% of all reserved train tickets are booked online, which underscores the scale at which train ticket booking systems need to operate. Knowing how to book train tickets online is important because seats on […]
Central Railway Announces 2,012 Summer Special Train Services to Tackle Peak Season Rush
Central Railway has announced an extensive summer special train programme, deploying over 2,012 services across its network to manage the surge in passenger traffic during the summer travel season. An additional 120 Special Trains on Demand are also scheduled to run. The special trains will operate from multiple originating stations – Mumbai (CSMT and LTT), […]
Indian Railways Ticket Cancellation Rules 2026: No Refund if Tickets Are Cancelled Within 8 Hours
Indian Railways has revised its ticket cancellation and refund rules, which will come into effect in April 2026. These changes will depend on the timing of the cancellation, with no refund for tickets cancelled within 8 hours of departure. Here is a full breakdown of the IRCTC new cancellation rules, and how they affect you. […]
TGSRTC to Run Special Buses for Ugadi and Eid Rush
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will operate additional special buses to manage increased passenger demand during the festive season of Ugadi, Ramzan, and Eid. The move aims to ensure smooth travel for passengers heading to their hometowns and returning after the holidays. Peak Travel Dates to Note TGSRTC has identified key travel dates […]
Indian Railways Reintroduces Emergency Quota for Premium Sleeper Trains
Indian Railways has restored the emergency quota for premium sleeper trains – Vande Bharat sleeper and Amrit Bharat. The purpose behind reintroducing the emergency quota is to serve those in urgent need of train tickets due to unexpected circumstances. Indian Railways continues to review and revise its policies to meet the evolving demands of travellers. […]
Government Run Buses: Customer Sentiment
redBus ran a voluntary, free survey on its app and through mailers to its customer base. The objective of this survey was to measure consumer sentiment toward government-owned intercity bus services (also known as RTC, ST / STU / Roadways). The survey includes responses from passengers who use government-owned intercity bus services and those who […]
Indian Railways to Operate Over 1,400 Special Trains for Holi 2026
Holi is one of the most awaited and vibrant festivals of India. Every year, millions of people travel to their hometowns to celebrate Holi with their loved ones, leading to heavy demand on several railway routes before and after the festival. This seasonal rush often results in full bookings and long waiting lists. To manage […]
Top 15 Destinations to Explore in February in India
A February vacation can be the right time to explore different parts of the country. Whether solo or with loved ones, February is a sweet spot for travel. It also means fewer crowds, better deals, and pleasant weather in many destinations. So, if you are planning a getaway, here’s a list of some of the […]