To ensure better user experience by recommending best Information Technology industry practices, Railway's online travel portal – www.irctc.co.in has now launched beta version of its new user interface. The new link has more user friendly features for easier navigation.
India’s first Rail and Transportation University, National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI) situated at Vadodara in Gujarat has invited applications for admissions into the graduate programmes for the starting batch from 2018-2021. For enrollment and more information, visit NRTI website
A new train, Humsafar Jodhpur Bandra Express was flagged off at Bhagat Ki Kothi Railway Station in Rajasthan's Jodhpur on 2nd June 2018 with modern amenities including mobile charging points, CCTVs and Bio Toilets.
Ministry of Railways has revised its passenger reservation form to benefit the passengers booking tickets through PRS Counters across the nation. Now, the VIKALP scheme option will also be available on booking made through reservation windows and not just through online bookings.
The Indian Meteorological Department and Railways have jointly decided to set up radars that predict rainfall. This decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis that was attended by all civic bodies and Rail authorities.