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Friday, 4 January 2019

08:12

IRCTC Special Trains to Five Gurudwaras

IRCTC Special Trains to Five Gurudwaras

IRCTC’s special Panj Takht Express to connect five gurudwaras from Jan 14
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, referring to this development, confirmed that that Centre has agreed to start this special tourist train from January 14, 2019, to connect the sacred five takhts of Sikh religion. 
This special train announced on the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev is indeed great news for all those, who have always wanted to visit these sacred takhts to pay obeisance. 

Thursday, 21 September 2017

17:57

Cancellation of 67270 Passenger train on 23rd & 24th September, 2017

Cancellation of 67270 Passenger train on 23rd & 24th September, 2017
No.430/2017-18
21-09-2017
Secunderabad

Cancellation of 67270 Passenger train on 23rd & 24th September, 2017
          
In order to facilitate BCM Traffic Blocks between Dornakal and Gundrati madugu Stations , Train no. 67270 Dornakal – Kazipet Passenger  Train leaving Dornakal  at 21:10 hrs o­n 23rd  & 24th  September, 2017 is cancelled.

Wednesday, 28 December 2016

07:13

Special Train from Madurai to Sainagar Shirdi

Special Train from Madurai to Sainagar Shirdi

No.632/2016-17
26-12-2016
Secunderabad

Special Train from Madurai to Sainagar Shirdi

In order to clear extra rush of passenger traffic one Special train from Madurai to Sainagar Shirdi will run as detailed below.Accordingly, 
  • Train No. 06071 Madurai- Sainagar Shirdi Special train will depart Madurai at 00:45 hrs on 29th December 2016 (Thursday) and arrive Sai Nagar Shiridi at 16:05 hrs on the next day.
  • Enroute, this special train will stop at Dindigul, Karur, Erode Jn, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Chennai Central, Renigunta, Guntakal, Wadi, Solapur and Daund stations.
  • These special train will consist of six coaches viz., two AC III Tier and four Sleeper class .

Sunday, 16 October 2016

18:24

NORTHERN RAILWAY -ADDITIONAL STOPPAGE OF TRAINS

NORTHERN RAILWAY -ADDITIONAL STOPPAGE OF TRAINS
For the convenience of rail passengers, Railways has decided to provide additional stoppage to the train nos. 14223 /14224 Rajgir- Varanasi – Rajgir Budhpoornima Express at Rafiganj Station from 19.10.2016 & 12165/12166 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Varanasi- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express at Katni Station o­n experimental basis with immediate effect for six months  as under:-
·The 14223 Rajgir- Varanasi  Budhpoornima Express will reach Rafiganj Station at 04.55 a.m. ,while its return service the 14224 Varanasi – Rajgir Budhpoornima Express will reach at Rafiganj Station at 00.03 a.m. with two minutes stoppage in both the directions from 19.10.2016.
·The 12165 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Varanasi Express will reach at Katni Station at 10.05 p.m. while its return service, the 12166 Varanasi- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express will reach at Katni Station at 03.35 a.m. with five minutes stoppage in both the directions with immediate effect.

Sunday, 18 September 2016

09:27

ADDITIONAL STOPPAGE TO THE 16032 SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA-CHENNAI CENTRAL ANDAMAN EXPRESS TRAIN AT SANCHI STATION ON TEMPORARY BASIS FOR SIX MONTHS

ADDITIONAL STOPPAGE TO THE 16032 SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA-CHENNAI CENTRAL ANDAMAN EXPRESS TRAIN AT SANCHI STATION ON TEMPORARY BASIS FOR SIX MONTHS

15-09-2016

ADDITIONAL STOPPAGE TO THE 16032 SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA-CHENNAI CENTRAL ANDAMAN EXPRESS TRAIN AT SANCHI STATION ON TEMPORARY BASIS FOR SIX MONTHS

For the convenience of rail passengers, Railway has decided to provide additional stoppage to the 16032 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra –Chennai Central Andaman Express Train at Sanchi Station on temporary basis for six months from 25.09.2016 as per the following programme:

The 16032 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Chennai Central Andaman Express Train will reach Sanchi station at 02.13 a.m. when departing from Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra with two minute  stoppage o­n temporary basis for six months from 25.09.2016.

Thursday, 18 August 2016

17:44

IRCTC Offers a Royal Journey with Luxury Travel Experience to Rio Olympic Bronze Medalist Sakshi Malik

IRCTC Offers a Royal Journey with Luxury Travel Experience to Rio Olympic Bronze Medalist Sakshi Malik

Rio Olympics 2016: IRCTC Ltd offers a Maharaja’s Express trip to Bronze medallist Sakshi Malik

IRCTC's Maharajas' Express train is famous for the luxury travel experience that it offers. It provides opportunity to undertake five royal journeys with different cabins in India starting at $2910 per person

In a bid to celebrate Bronze medallist Sakshi Malik’s win, IRCTC Ltd extended a sponsored trip to the women wrestler in the famed Maharajas’ Express train.
IRCTC’s Maharaja’s Express train is famous for the luxury travel experience that it offers. It provides opportunities to undertake five royal journeys with different cabins in India starting at $2910 per person. Maharaja’s Express is an award-winning initiative of the Indian Railways.
Haryana’s wrestler Sakshi Malik will also receive an award sum of Rs 2.5 crore from the Haryana Government which has also promised her a government job.
Sakshi Malik scripted history at the Olympics this year as she bagged the bronze medal in the 58kg women’s wrestling bout. She was congratulated by prominent sports personalities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted congratulating her for the Bronze win. He had said that India’s daughter Sakshi Malik has earned a new strength and respect for the Tricolour on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar also congratulated her by calling her father Sukhbir Malik in Rohtak. He also tweeted “Heartiest congratulations to Haryana’s wrestler Sakshi Malik for winning India’s first medal at #RioOlympics! The nation is proud of you!” Sakshi Malik’s family in Rohtak was also visited by Haryana Minister Manish Grover
Maharaja Express interiors

Source:Financial Express

Thursday, 14 July 2016

08:07

SIX MORE TRIPS OF BANDRA (T) - GORAKHPUR WEEKLY SUPERFAST SPECIAL TRAIN

SIX MORE TRIPS OF BANDRA (T) - GORAKHPUR WEEKLY SUPERFAST SPECIAL TRAIN

2016/07
13-07-2016
Mumbai

SIX MORE TRIPS OF BANDRA (T) - GORAKHPUR WEEKLY SUPERFAST SPECIAL TRAIN

For the convenience of passengers, it has been decided to run six extra trips of Bandra (T) – Gorakhpur Weekly Superfast Special train (fully reserved) o­n special fare, between Bandra (T) and Gorakhpur.  

·02534/02533 Bandra (T) - Gorakhpur - Bandra (T) Weekly Superfast  Special  (6 Trips)

Train No. 02534 Bandra (T) – Gorakhpur (Weekly) Superfast Special train will leave Bandra (T) at 05.10 hrs o­n Saturday and reach Gorakhpur at 14.40 hrs, the next day. This train will run o­n 16, 23 & 30 July 2016.

Similarly, in return direction Train No. 02533 Gorakhpur – Bandra (T) Weekly Superfast Special train will leave Gorakhpur at 07.00 hrs o­n Thursday and will arrive Bandra(T) at 17.35  hrs, the next day. This train will run o­n 14, 21 & 28 July 2016.

This train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Achhnera, Mathura Jn., Hathras City, Kasganj, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Gonda, Basti and Khalilabad stations in both the directions.

The train will have AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Second Sleeper Class & Second Seating reserved coaches.
The booking for Train No. 02534 Bandra(T)–Gorakhpur Weekly Superfast Special will be opened from 14th July, 2016 at all PRS counters and IRCTC website.

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

07:16

IRCTC MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY

IRCTC MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY

Booking and cancellation for all trains will not be available from 00:30 hrs to 04:00 hrs of 12/07/2016 due to maintenance activity. Inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.

Source:IRCTC


Tuesday, 5 July 2016

07:40

Trains Cancelled -Western Railway

Trains Cancelled -Western Railway

Due to derailment of Container wagons at Dahanu Rd folowing trains are rescheduled/ cancelled

1) 22209 Mumbai - New Delhi Duronto OF DATE 04/07/16 SCH 23:15 I RE/SCH AT 05:25 HRS ON DATE 05/07/16
2) 12009 Shatabdi Exp OF DATE 05/07/16 SCH DEP 06:25 IS RE/SCH AT 7:25 HRS
3) 19023 Firozepur Janta exp OF DATE 05/07/16 SCH DEP 07:25 IS RE/SCH AT 11:25 HRS
4) 19019 Dehradun Exp OF DATE 05/07/16 SCH DEP 00:05 IS RE/ SCH AT 05:25 HRS
5) 12925 Paschim Exp OF DATE 05/07/16 SCH DEP 11: 35 IS RE / SCH AT 18:05 HRS
6) 11104 Bandra T- Jhansi Exp OF DATE 05/07/16 SCH DEP 05:10 IS RE / SCH 13:15 HRS

FOLLWOWING TRAINS OF DATE 05/07/ 16 ARE CANCELLED
1) 19011 Gujarat Exp(BCT - ADI )
2) 19215 Saurashtra Exp (BCT - PBR )
3) 12935 Surat Intercity( BDTS - ST )
4) 59045 Vapi Pass ( BDTS - VAPI).



07:03

TEMPORARY AUGMENTATION OF TRAIN

TEMPORARY AUGMENTATION OF TRAIN

The following train will be temporarily augmented as detailed below.

Train No.12284 / 12283 H.Nizamuddin – Ernakulam Jn – H.Nizamuddin Duronto express train will be temporarily augmented by one AC 2-tier coach ex H.Nizamuddin from 02.07.2016 to 30.07.2016 and ex Ernakulam Jn from 05.07.2016 to 02.08.2016.

07:00

SPECIAL TRAINS -SOUTHERN RAILWAY

SPECIAL TRAINS -SOUTHERN RAILWAY

No.171/2016-17 
04.07.2016

SPECIAL TRAINS -SOUTHERN RAILWAY

The following special trains will be run to clear the extra rush of traffic.

1. Special fare special train from Tirunelveli to Gandhidham (via Nagercoil Town, Thiruvananthapuram, Shoranur, Madgaon, Surat)
Train No.09457 Tirunelveli – Gandhidham Special fare special train will leave Tirunelveli at 07.55 hrs. on 07th, 14th, 21st & 28th July 2016 (Thursdays) and reach Gandhidham at 06.55 hrs. on Saturdays.
Composition: AC 3-tier – 10, Sleeper Class – 4, General Second Class – 2 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Valliyur, Nagercoil Town, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam Jn., Thrissur, Shoranur Jn., Tirur, Kozhikkode, Kannur, Kasaragod, Mangalore Jn., Udupi, Kumta, Karwar, Madgaon, Karmali, Kankavali, Ratnagiri, Chiplun, Roha, Panvel, Vasai Road, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Anand, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Viramgam, Dhrangadhara, Samahiali and Bhachau.
2. Special fare special train from Puducherry to Santragachi (via Chennai Egmore)
Train No.06010 Puducherry – Santragachi Special fare special train will leave Puducherry at 19.15 hrs. on 16th July 2016 (Saturday) and reach Santragachi at 04.30 hrs. on Monday.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 1, Sleeper Class – 7, General Second Class – 6 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Tambaram, Chennai Egmore, Gudur, Nellore, Ongole, Chirala, Tenali, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Duvvada, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Brahmapur, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Balasore and Kharagpur.
3. Superfast AC special train from Kochuveli to Hazrat Nizamuddin
Train No.04425 Kochuveli – Hazrat Nizamuddin superfast AC special train will leave Kochuveli at 23.00 hrs. on 25th July, 01st & 08th August 2016 (Mondays) and reach Hazrat Nizamuddin at 03.00 hrs. on Thursdays.
Composition: AC First Class – 1, AC 2-tier – 5 & AC 3-tier – 11 coaches.
Stoppages: Kollam, Kayankulam, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrissur, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Chirala, Vijayawada, Khammam, Warangal, Ramagundam, Balharshah, Nagpur, Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra Cantonment and Mathura.

Advance reservations for the above trains are open

Sunday, 3 July 2016

06:53

YESVANTPUR-PANDHARPUR WEEKLY TATKAL SPECIAL TRAIN

YESVANTPUR-PANDHARPUR WEEKLY TATKAL SPECIAL TRAIN

2016/7/5
01-07-2016
Mumbai

YESVANTPUR-PANDHARPUR WEEKLY TATKAL SPECIAL TRAIN

Central Railway
Press Release

YESVANTPUR-PANDHARPUR WEEKLY TATKAL SPECIAL TRAIN

Railways have decided to run weekly tatkal special train between Yesvantpur and Pandharpur to clear the extra rush of passengers as per details given below.
  • Train No.06541 weekly tatkal special will leave Yesvantpur at 18.00 hrs every Thursday from 07.07.2016 to 29.09.2016 (13 Trips) and will arrive Pandharpur at 11.35 hrs next day.
  • Train No. 06542 weekly tatkal special will leave Pandharpur at 13.35 hrs every Friday from 08.07.2016 to 30.09.2016 (13 Trips) and will arrive Yesvantpur at 06.20 hrs next day.

HALTS: Tumkur, Arsikere, Davangere, Hubballi, Dharwar, Belagavi, Ghataprabha, Kudachi, Miraj, Kavathe Mahankal, Dhalgaon and Sangola.

COMPOSITION: one First AC cum AC-2 Tier, o­ne AC-2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 10 sleeper class, 2 General second class and 2 General Second class cum Guard's break van.

RESERVATION: Bookings for Train No. 06542 open from 03.07.2016 o­n Special Charges with 60 days Advance Reservation Period. 

Thursday, 30 June 2016

18:16

IRCTC to run luxury trains to Shirdi, Goa, Tirupati

IRCTC to run luxury trains to Shirdi, Goa, Tirupati

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will soon operate ‘Three Star’ luxury trains from Secunderabad to Shirdi, Goa and Tirupati with the basic tariff structure of normal bus fares.

The announcement came after Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) Chairman Pervaram Ramulu made a request to this effect when IRCTC Chairman & Managing Director A.K. Manocha and Group General Manager Smita Rawat called on him at his office on Wednesday, in the presence of TSTDC Managing Director Christina Z. Chongthu.

After hearing Mr. Ramulu’s proposal, the IRCTC in principle agreed to run Three Star luxury trains to Basar, Warangal and Bhadrachalam within Telangana and for group bookings from outside the State, to Hyderabad and Warangal, said a press release.

Mr. Manocha was said to have visited the TSTDC to basically discuss a proposal for operating ‘Seven Star’ super luxury Maharaja Train from Konkan to Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, that passes through Secunderabad and Kazipet in Telangana.

He said that the Maharaja train offered unlimited food and wine with visit to tourist places, including local sight-seeing located near the scheduled halts.

The menu includes continental, Chinese, Thai, Mughlai and Indian dishes and the rooms are lavishly furnished in regal style charged at $ 990 per night for a couple.

Source:The Hindu

Sunday, 15 May 2016

10:55
Trains Partially Cancelled due to Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) Commissioning and Remodeling of Jodhpur Station Yard

No.74/2016-17
12-05-2016
Secunderabad

Trains Partially Cancelled due to Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) Commissioning and Remodeling of Jodhpur Station Yard

Due to Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) Commissioning and remodeling of Jodhpur station Yard the following trains as detailed below are partially cancelled with effect from 16.05.2016 to 09.06.2016.

1)Train No. 16125 Chennai Egmore – Jodhpur Weekly Express (via Vijayawada) is partially cancelled between Bagat Ki Koti and Jodhpur from 14th May to 4th June, 2016.

2)Train No. 16126 Jodhpur – Chennai Egmore Weekly Express (via Vijayawada) is partially cancelled between Jodhpur and Bagat Ki Koti from 16th May to 6th June, 2016.

Friday, 8 April 2016

11:27

RESTORATION OF LADIES COMPARTMENT IN TRAIN NO.12685/12686 CHENNAI - MANGALORE– CHENNAI EXPRESS

RESTORATION OF LADIES COMPARTMENT IN TRAIN NO.12685/12686 CHENNAI - MANGALORE– CHENNAI EXPRESS
6/2016-17
05-04-2016
CHENNAI

RESTORATION OF LADIES COMPARTMENT IN TRAIN NO.12685/12686 CHENNAI - MANGALORE– CHENNAI EXPRESS

Following a complaint from women commuters between Katpadi and Chennai that they were having difficulty in travelling due to non availability of an exclusive compartment for women in Train No.12685/12686 Chennai – Mangalore – Chennai Express, Shri Ajeet Kumar Saxena, Chief Commercial Manager, Southern Railway has given orders to restore the Ladies compartment with immediate effect.

Following this, o­ne General Second Class Coach is being earmarked exclusively for women in Train No.12685/12686 Chennai – Mangalore – Chennai Express with immediate effect.

The rake(coaches) of Train No.12685/12685 Chennai – Mangalore – Chennai Express was recently changed from the conventional rake to the newly acquired LHB coaches, due to which earmarking of an exclusive portion for women in the General Compartment comprising of 40 seats was withdrawn since the LHB coaches were having a different seating pattern. Now, o­ne General Second Class LHB coach with 100 seats is being exclusively earmarked for Women passengers following requests received from women passengers, for provision of ladies compartment in Train No.12686 Mangalore Central – Chennai Central express.

Thursday, 7 April 2016

00:59

Temporary Halt at Bhopal Habib Gunj Station for Simhasta Kumbh Mela

Temporary Halt at Bhopal Habib Gunj Station for Simhasta Kumbh Mela
No.9/2016-17
06-04-2016
Secunderabad

Temporary Halt at Bhopal Habib Gunj Station for Simhasta Kumbh Mela

Temporary Halt for Train Nos 12720 & 17020 at Bhopal Habib Gunj Railway Station to facilitate passengers during Simhasta Kumbh Mela.

Accordingly, Train No. 12720 Hyderabad-Ajmer Superfast Express Train will arrive/depart Bhopal Habib Gunj at 13:58/14:00 hrs from 22ndApril to 25th May, 2016.

Train No.17020 Hyderabad-Ajmer Weekly Express Train will arrive/depart  Bhopal Habib Gunj at 13:58/14:00 hrs from 22nd April to 25thMay, 2016.