Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation: News
09 Dec 2024
TechnologyIRCTC website, app suffer outage during Tatkal ticket booking hours
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) witnessed a major service disruption on Monday morning. The outage impacted both the IRCTC's website and mobile application.
18 Nov 2024
ZomatoYou can order food from Zomato on trains: Here's how
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with popular food delivery app, Zomato.
04 Nov 2024
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways to launch all-in-one travel app in December
The Indian Railways will launch an all-in-one mobile app by the end of December.
17 Oct 2024
Indian RailwaysIRCTC shares plummet as Indian Railways cuts advance reservation period
Shares of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) plummeted after the Indian Railways decided to cut the advance reservation period for bookings.
13 Sep 2024
ZomatoZomato's train delivery service now available at 100+ stations
Zomato, India's leading food delivery platform, has announced a significant expansion of its train delivery service.
21 Aug 2024
Indian RailwaysPassenger finds cockroach in Vande Bharat meal, railways responds
A passenger traveling on the Vande Bharat Express from Shirdi to Mumbai, recently discovered a cockroach in his meal.
13 Aug 2024
BusinessIRCTC's Q1 profit surges by 33%, revenue up by 12%
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has reported a significant rise in its net profit for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25.
13 Aug 2024
TechnologyIRCTC down: Thousands struggling to book, download rail tickets
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website and mobile application experienced an unexpected outage on Tuesday morning.
18 Jul 2024
TechnologyTicket refund scam: IRCTC shares tips to avoid fraud
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has issued a warning about a new ticket refund scam.
14 Mar 2024
LucknowIRCTC launches Holi-themed NFT tickets for Lucknow-Delhi Tejas trains
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced non-fungible token (NFT) tickets for two Tejas trains operating between Delhi and Lucknow.
22 Feb 2024
SwiggyIRCTC partners with Swiggy for delivery of pre-ordered meals
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a collaboration with Swiggy to deliver meals to passengers booked through IRCTC's e-catering portal.
18 Dec 2023
Stock MarketIRCTC shares surge over 13%, hit 52-week high
Shares of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) soared over 13% to Rs. 888 on the BSE, reaching a new 52-week high during Monday's trading session.
14 Dec 2023
Stock MarketIRCTC shares jump 3% to hit 52-week high: Here's why
Shares of IRCTC climbed 3% to hit a new 52-week high of Rs. 799.95 on December 14, as the company announced ambitious expansion plans in the non-railway catering sector across India.
23 Nov 2023
BusinessIRCTC's e-ticket booking service down for everyone: Here's why
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Thursday announced technical disruptions in its e-ticket services.
21 Nov 2023
Ministry of RailwaysIRCTC jumps nearly 3% as Railway Board approves long-term tenders
Shares of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) saw a 2.72% jump during Tuesday's trading session, reaching Rs. 720.30 each on BSE.
07 Nov 2023
FinanceIRCTC's Q2 net profit rises 30% to Rs. 295 crore
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a net profit of Rs. 294.67 crore for Q2 of FY24.
10 Jul 2023
Indian RailwaysYou can order food on train using Instagram. Here's how
The Indian Railways is continuously striving to enhance the travel experience for commuters by embracing the latest innovations.
19 Jun 2023
Adani GroupAdani's Trainman acquisition not a threat to IRCTC: Here's why
Adani Digital Labs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has entered the train ticket booking game.
25 Mar 2023
Tejashwi YadavLand-for-jobs scam: Tejashwi Yadav appears before CBI for questioning
After skipping three previous summonses, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday for questioning over his purported connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam.
11 Mar 2023
Tejashwi YadavLand-for-jobs scam: CBI summons RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for questioning
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) summoned Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday for questioning in the alleged land-for-jobs scam case.
10 Mar 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)IRCTC scam: ED conducts raids on several locations
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reportedly raided several locations on Friday concerning the alleged Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam. Raids are also underway at Lalu Prasad Yadav's aide and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Syed Abu Dojana's Patna residence.
07 Mar 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Land-for-jobs scam: Now, CBI questions Lalu Yadav; daughter alleges harassment
The Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday questioned Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder and former Union railways minister Lalu Prasad Yadav at his daughter's Delhi residence in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam.
06 Mar 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Land-for-jobs scam: CBI questions ex-Bihar CM Rabri Devi in Patna
The Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) began questioning former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi at her residence in Patna, Bihar, in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam that took place during 2004-09.
17 Feb 2023
Travel And TourismTravel in luxury! Do you know IRCTC offers executive lounges
Ditch the usual rush at railway stations and wait in style at IRCTC's Executive Lounge, offering world-class facilities.
07 Feb 2023
FoodYou can now order food on trains through WhatsApp
Indian Railways announced on Monday that railway passengers will be able to book their food online and order them through the Whatsapp number registered on IRCTC.
28 Dec 2022
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways data breach: Data of 30mn users on sale
The data of millions of railway passengers are possibly at the mercy of hackers. After targeting AIIMS last month, hackers have reportedly targeted Indian Railways.
01 Jun 2022
IndiaMitali Express: Third India-Bangladesh passenger train flagged off today
Passenger train accessibility between India and Bangladesh advanced on Wednesday, with railway ministers of the two nations virtually inaugurating the New Jalpaiguri-Dhaka Mitali Express, according to a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) official.
31 May 2022
Indian RailwaysIRCTC Q4 results: Net profit up 106%, final dividend announced
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has reported a 105.99% increase in net profit for the quarter ending March 31, 2022. The figure stands at Rs. 213.78 crore, compared to Rs. 103.78 crore in the same quarter last year.
30 Apr 2022
Indian RailwaysAgra: Railways seeks shifting of temple; activists threaten mass suicide
Hindu activists have threatened to die by mass suicide after the Indian Railways issued a notice to relocate the 250-year-old Chamunda Devi Temple from Agra's Raja Ki Mandi Railway Station.
29 Apr 2022
CoalPower crisis: Passenger trains canceled to make way for coal
Realizing the intensity of the looming power crisis due to the coal shortage in various thermal plants, Indian Railways has reportedly canceled some passenger trains for quicker transportation of coal.
21 Sep 2021
Tamil NaduIRCTC fixes bug after school student raises alarm
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) fixed a bug on its e-ticketing platform after a plus two lad from Chennai raised an alarm over the presence of Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR), a type of access control vulnerability in the booking site.
17 Jul 2021
MonsoonIRCTC brings a 'fishy affair' on banks of Rupnarayan river
Monsoon ushers in relief from the hot and humid summers everywhere, and for Bengalis it also brings with it a silver lining on their plates in the form of the delectable Hilsa fish, usually savored steamed, smoked, deep-fried, or with mustard paste.
04 Jan 2021
Indian RailwaysIRCTC revamps site and app with various new features
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the Indian Railways' e-ticketing arm, has upgraded and revamped its website and app to offer a seamless ticket booking experience to passengers.
14 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiIRCTC sent two crore emails highlighting PM's relationship with Sikhs
Between December 8 and December 12, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) sent out two crore emails to its customers highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relationship with the Sikh community.
04 Dec 2020
SpiceJetTravel related stocks jump, shares of IRCTC climb by 14%
The shares of IRCTC climbed significantly on Friday with the rise being 14.51% at 3:30 pm, when the markets closed. The price of one share was pegged at Rs. 1,578.00.
19 Nov 2020
Tamil NaduIITian, arrested for 'Tatkal' booking app, wants to help IRCTC
Earlier last month, the Railway Police Force had arrested a software developer from his home in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, for creating two railway ticketing applications.
07 Oct 2020
AmazonNow, you can book train tickets on Amazon: Here's how
After buses, flights, and movies, Amazon is expanding into the train ticketing category.
12 May 2020
Piyush GoyalKnow key details about timings as limited trains start today
Starting today, 15 special trains will run across India, almost two months after all rail services were suspended to contain the spread of coronavirus.
11 May 2020
Indian RailwaysBookings for limited trains start today: Guidelines for passengers
Nearly two months after train services were suspended across India, the Railways announced on Sunday that limited trains will run from Tuesday, bookings for which will start at 4 pm today on IRCTC's website.
03 May 2020
Air IndiaIndians stranded abroad evacuated for free; migrant-workers asked to pay
The Centre on Wednesday allowed inter-state movement of stranded migrant workers via buses. Two days later, special trains were also allowed to ferry the workers.
28 Mar 2020
Indian RailwaysCoronavirus: How Railways plans to use train coaches as isolation-wards
With all passenger trains suspended amid a 21-day nationwide lockdown, the Indian Railways has converted a train coach into a prototype isolation ward in New Delhi for patients of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
21 Mar 2020
Maharashtra'Postpone train journeys,' says Railways Ministry amid coronavirus scare
After twelve passengers who recently traveled by two different trains were tested positive for coronavirus, the Railways Ministry has advised people to avoid train journeys.
02 Feb 2020
NITI AayogTata Group among companies interested in running 150 private trains
The Tata Group is among the companies that have indicated an interest in running private trains, Railway Board Chairperson Vinod Kumar Yadav said Saturday.
19 Jan 2020
MumbaiFalling panels, glitchy screens mar Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas's first commercial run
The much-anticipated Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express took its first commercial run on Sunday, two days after its inaugural run.
11 Jan 2020
X#IndianRailways: Now, you can find vacant train seats after chart-preparation
The Indian Railways has introduced a new feature to ensure smooth and hassle-free train travel.
30 Oct 2019
IndiaIndian Railways introduces OTP-based refund system for canceled tickets
In a bid to make refunds more transparent and customer-friendly for passengers, the Indian Railways has introduced a new, One Time Password (OTP)-based refund system for canceled e-tickets and for fully wait-listed dropped tickets.
21 Oct 2019
DiwaliReliance Jio Diwali Offer: Gift a JioPhone for Rs. 699
If you are looking to gift someone a JioPhone, now might be the best time. As part of a limited-time Diwali festive offer, Reliance Jio is offering its popular 4G-enabled feature phone at a special price of Rs. 699.
15 Oct 2019
IndiaHere's how Aadhaar can come handy in emergency situations
With a plethora of government services linked with your Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
03 Oct 2019
IndiaIRCTC: Here's how you can book up to 12 tickets/month
In a bid to facilitate online bookings for frequent travelers and to further push Aadhaar usage, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility to book as many as 12 tickets in a month (extended from normal limit of 6 tickets), through its website and app, if you've duly linked your account with Aadhaar.
01 Oct 2019
Reliance JioJio Phone available for Rs. 699 during festive season
Jio Phone, the smart feature phone from Reliance Jio will become more affordable this festive season.
19 Sep 2019
IndiaThings to know about Tejas Express, India's first private train
Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express, India's first private train, to be run by Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to become operational from October 4.
01 Sep 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: E-tickets to get costlier as service charge restored
In what might come as a disappointment to passengers, e-tickets booked through Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) are set to get costlier, starting from today, ie. September 1.
03 Aug 2019
SecurityTruecaller reads your SMSes to determine if you need loan
Swedish caller-ID giant Truecaller is facing major privacy-related debacles one after the other.
23 Jul 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: All major concession rules explained
The Indian Railways offers concessions on tickets for people belonging to certain specified categories.
