Indian Railways is all set to give a green signal to its third private train that will begin its services on February 20 this year.

After increasing food cost in premium trains like Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express, the Indian Railways have hiked the price of food on the regular Mail/Express trains.

There could be occasions when one passenger could not find a direct train to his destination and needs to take connecting trains. To make the process more convenient, IRCTC has introduced a new option where a traveller can link his PNR numbers to claim easy refunds in case of missing the second train due to a delay in the first train.

IRCTC IPO Allotment Status: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has released the IRCTC IPO share allotment status on Thursday, i.e., October 10. Investors can check the IPO Allotment status on the website - ipo.alankit.com.

The government is in the process of forming a panel who will look after the blueprints for handing over operations of 150 trains and 50 railway stations to private operators in a "time-bound manner".

For the first time in history, Indian Railways will be allowing a private player to operate two trains, including Delhi Lucknow Tejas Express, said a PTI report. The development comes even as the Railways moves ahead with its 100-day agenda released under the newly-formed government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) Tourism has come up with another exciting travel package to Thailand starting from Rs. 32,300 per person.

After option to give up gas subsidy, the government is now planning to encourage the train passengers to give up their train ticket subsidy. As part of the 100-day roadmap prepared by the Railway Board, the national transporter is looking to rationalise passenger fares.

IRCTC Tourism is now offering a tour package of six nights and seven days to Leh, Nubra Valley and Pangong at tariffs from Rs. 40,790 per person.

IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) Tourism is now offering a 6-Day tour package to Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom, according to IRCTC Tourism's official website, irctctourism.com.