As per the press release by IRCTC yesterday, two semi-luxury trains will be launched in mid-December to travel in desert areas.
IRCTC has launched a new pilot project for its passengers. It is a 'station-based e-catering' service .
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation chairman and Managing Director AK Manocha stated that executive lounges will be setup to help train passengers recover
Railway passengers are now able to book their tickets, do shopping and pay service bills using RuPay pre-paid cards. RuPay is India's own card
IRCTC is conducting an an essay writing competition for children which will be open till 17:30 hours on 31.12.2014.