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Vande Bharat Express, India’s Fastest Train Inaugurated By PM Modi; Here Are The Fare, Schedule Details

India’s fastest train: Train18, now called Vande Bharat Express, has been officially inaugurated today. PM Modi flagged off this train from New Delhi Railway Station, bound for Varanasi.

Varanasi is also PM Modi’s Lok Sabha constituency.

Vande Bharat Express, India’s Fastest Train Inaugurated By PM Modi; Here Are The Fare, Schedule Details

History Created: Vande Bharat Express Is Now Live

Vande Bharat Express, which was previously called Train18, is India’s fastest train. It will run at 180 kmph speed, a feat which no other train has been able to beat.

During commercial operations, the train will run at 160 kmph, between New Delhi and Varanasi as of now.

Food will be provided by high end brands like Nescafe, Chaayos, Pind Balluchi and Landmark Hotel, and passengers will get breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, all inclusive of the ticket. Fun2Ind.com

Vande Bharat/Train18 Schedule

As of now, the train will run between New Delhi and Varanasi 5 days a week. It will not run on Monday and Thursday.

Train bookings for this fastest train of India will commence from February 17th, 2019.

The train numebrs are 22435 (Varanasi-New Delhi) and 22436 (New Delhi-Varanasi), and will leave New Delhi at morning 6, and reach Varanasi at 2 PM.

While returning from Varanasi, the train will start at 3 PM, and reach New Delhi at 11 PM. msnTarGet.com

Vande Bharat Train Fares

The fare is no doubt expensive, compared to other premium trains like Shatabdi and Rajdhani.

Compared to AC Chair Car fare of Shatabdi Express, the fare is 1.4 times more, and compared to Executive Class of Shatabdi Express, the fare is 1.3 times more.

While going from New Delhi to Varanasi, a ticket on AC Chair car will cost Rs 1760, and while coming back from Varanasi to New Delhi, the fare will be Rs 1700. soas.in

For Executive Class, the fare from New Delhi to Varanasi will be Rs 3310, and while coming back from Varanasi to New Delhi, the price of Executive Class ticket will Rs 3260. mobAsk.com

The train will have no concession for senior citizens or children. Only MP passes, MLA coupons and military warrants can avail concessions.

In order to stop stone pelting, and damage to the coaches, special frames have been installed.

JioPhone Users Can Now Book Railway Tickets Through JioRail Mobile App

SoAs.in January 28, 2019 Information , IRCTC , Jio , JioRail , Railway , Tips

Reliance Jio has now introduced a dedicated JioRail app for JioPhone and JioPhone 2 feature phone users in India. The JioRail app is powered by IRCTC and it allows users to book and cancel tickets by using debit cards, credit cards and e-wallets, check PNR status, train information, timings, routes, seat availability and several other services. “In its continued effort towards building a Digitally empowered India, Jio is redefining convenience for its users yet again,” said the Mukesh Ambani-owned telco in a press statement. The JioRail app can be downloaded for free via Jio App Store. This move from Jio comes after the introduction of two long-validity plans for JioPhone users. As of now, it’s unknown whether the JioRail app is available for other KaiOS devices like the Nokia 8110 4G. msnTarGet.com

JioPhone Users Can Now Book Railway Tickets Through JioRail Mobile App

JioRail App for JioPhone Launched

As noted, Jio announced the JioRail app in collaboration with IRCTC and it allows users to make Tatkal booking for any last minute travel plans. Firstly, to book the tickets, users will have to sign in with their IRCTC account. If a user does not have an IRCTC account, the app allows them to create one without hassle. Furthermore, with JioRail app, users can check the PNR status for the tickets booked and it will soon provide IRCTC’s newly launched services like PNR status change alerts, locate train and food ordering in future. SoAs.in

Back at the launch of JioPhone 2, the company stated that it has over 25 million JioPhone users, which is an incredible number considering the original JioPhone was released back in June 2017. At the moment, we don’t have the exact JioPhone subscriber base, but it’s expected to be over 40 million. Jio’s aim was to achieve 100 million JioPhone users which could happen in the next couple of years. Fun2ind.com

Launching the JioRail app for JioPhone and JioPhone 2, the company stated “Train ticket booking has been made quite simple on the JioRail app. With this unique service, India’s consumers can avoid standing in long queues or pay agent fees to book tickets and instead enjoy an enhanced digital life experience.” MobAsk.com

As you might be aware of by now, the JioPhone and JioPhone 2 runs KaiOS which is the reason why developers are able to launch new applications. JioPhone already has support for popular apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Google Maps and so on.

JioPhone Users Got Two Long-Validity Plans

Last week, Reliance Jio announced two long-validity plans for JioPhone users. The plans in question are Rs 594 and Rs 297 which offer benefits for 168 days and 84 days respectively. The Rs 594 plan offers unlimited calling, 0.5GB or 500MB of 4G data per day and 300 SMSes every month for a period of 168 days, while the Rs 297 plan ships with similar benefits for 84 days from the date of recharge. If you closely observe, Jio is providing the Rs 99 JioPhone plan for six months and three months respectively, and there’s nothing special with the newly launched long-validity plans for JioPhone users.

IRCTC train booking Online: How much PayTm, Mobikwik, Freecharge, other wallets charge; check full list

SoAs.in January 07, 2019 India , Information , Railway , Tips

The e-ticketing arm of Indian Railways, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers various options for booking tickets for the convenience of the passengers. (SOAS.IN) These options include paying through mobile wallets, debit/credit cards, and net banking. The passengers, however, have to pay a transaction fee while booking their tickets through these gateways. (Fun2Ind.CoM) The changes are different for different wallet users. For example, a passenger who is booking his/ her ticket through the Paytm Wallet has to pay a charge of 1.80% + applicable taxes of the ticket price amount. Meanwhile, SBI Buddy charges Rs 10 + applicable taxes from the passengers on tickets. msnTarGet.com

IRCTC train booking Online: How much PayTm, Mobikwik, Freecharge, other wallets charge; check full list

Here is a list of amounts that are charged by the e-wallets, according to irctc.co.in:

ITZ Cash Card - Rs. 10/- or 1.5% whichever is lover
I Cash Card - 1.5% per Transaction
Oxigen Wallet - 1.80% + Applicable Taxes
PayTem Wallets - 1.80% + Applicable Taxes
Mobikwil Wallet - 1.80% + Applicable Taxes
mRupee Wallet - Transaction Charge NI
Freecharge Wallet - 1.80% + Applicable Taxes
SBI Buddy - 10/- + Applicable Taxes
OLAMONEY Wallet - 1.30% + Applicable Taxes
I Cash Vard - 1.5% Per Transaction
Airtel Money - 75% + Applicable Taxes

The passengers can also avail IRCTC's secure online payment via its e-wallet service while booking tickets. This scheme allows the passengers to deposit their money in advance with IRCTC. This money can be used by the passengers anytime while booking their tickets at a later date. soas.in

IRCTC eWallet users will be verified and authenticated through their PAN or Aadhaar in an Online Verification Process. It also offers secure booking through IRCTC eWallet by providing Transaction Password/ PIN Number that is required to be entered for every booking done through IRCTC eWallet. mobask.com

In case of ticket cancellation, the due refund will be credited to the passengers' IRCTC eWallet account next day. The eWallet account has a validity of 3 years from the date of registration of the scheme and the account renewal does not require any Fee payment. fun2ind.com

Steps to register and book tickets through IRCTC eWallet:

1. Login to IRCTC with your existing IRCTC user id and password.

2. Click the "IRCTC eWallet Registration" link under IRCTC eWallet Section in the "Plan my travel" page.

3. Complete Verification process by providing PAN OR Aadhaar and other details. fun2ind.com

4. Deposit one-time registration fee of Rs.50/-(Excluding Applicable Taxes) online with any of the available payment options.

5. Membership fee and Redemption is subject to change at the discretion of IRCTC.

6. Credit the IRCTC eWallet account with the minimum deposit of Rs.100/- and top up with the required booking amount. Maximum amount permitted in user's account is Rs. 10,000. soas.in

7. Pay ticket booking amount through IRCTC eWallet which is displayed as a payment option along with other Banks. MsnTarGet.com

According irctc.co.in, the registration fee is Rs 50 + applicable taxes (non-refundable) and transaction charge is Rs 10 + applicable taxes per transaction. The ticketing arm also mentions that no cash refunds or redemption are allowed. IRCTC e-Wallet balance can only be used for booking railway tickets.

IRCTC train booking Online: How much PayTm, Mobikwik, Freecharge, other wallets charge; check full list

SoAs.in January 07, 2019 India , Information , Railway , Tips

IRCTC train booking Online: How much PayTm, Mobikwik, Freecharge, other wallets charge; check full list

Here is a list of amounts that are charged by the e-wallets, according to irctc.co.in:

ITZ Cash Card - Rs. 10/- or 1.5% whichever is lover
I Cash Card - 1.5% per Transaction
Oxigen Wallet - 1.80% + Applicable Taxes
PayTem Wallets - 1.80% + Applicable Taxes
Mobikwil Wallet - 1.80% + Applicable Taxes
mRupee Wallet - Transaction Charge NI
Freecharge Wallet - 1.80% + Applicable Taxes
SBI Buddy - 10/- + Applicable Taxes
OLAMONEY Wallet - 1.30% + Applicable Taxes
I Cash Vard - 1.5% Per Transaction
Airtel Money - 75% + Applicable Taxes

Steps to register and book tickets through IRCTC eWallet:

1. Login to IRCTC with your existing IRCTC user id and password.

2. Click the "IRCTC eWallet Registration" link under IRCTC eWallet Section in the "Plan my travel" page.

3. Complete Verification process by providing PAN OR Aadhaar and other details. fun2ind.com

4. Deposit one-time registration fee of Rs.50/-(Excluding Applicable Taxes) online with any of the available payment options.

5. Membership fee and Redemption is subject to change at the discretion of IRCTC.

6. Credit the IRCTC eWallet account with the minimum deposit of Rs.100/- and top up with the required booking amount. Maximum amount permitted in user's account is Rs. 10,000. soas.in

7. Pay ticket booking amount through IRCTC eWallet which is displayed as a payment option along with other Banks. MsnTarGet.com

Rail Passengers Can Soon Choose Their Own Berths In Trains; And It Would Be Free!

SoAs.in January 04, 2019 India , Information , News , Railway

When you choose to fly, then every airlines provide this facility to choose your own berth, and check which seats are vacant. Often, to choose the best seats, passengers are asked to even pay extra amount.

Now, Indian Railways will soon launch a similar service, and it shall be free. How will this work? And what are its advantages?

Keep reading to find out more on msnTarGet.com!

Rail Passengers Can Soon Choose Their Own Berths In Trains; And It Would Be Free!

Indian Rail Will Allow Passengers To Choose Berths

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has asked Railway officials to enable a system, wherein any rail passenger can view vacant seats, and then choose the one which he or she desires.

This would be based on the airlines model.

An unnamed Rail official said, “Just like airlines, Railways is planning to enable passengers to see the status of seats by making the reservation charts public.”

As per reports coming in, the vacant berths would be colored differently so that the passenger can make an informed decision.

How Will It Work?

This is a possible process:

Passenger logs into IRCTC website/app to book a ticket.
While completing the transaction, a new window will pop-up wherein the passenger can view all vacant seats in a train, based on coaches. Hence, vacant seats in coach B1, coach B2 and so on.
Depending on the preferences, the passenger can book a berth, and confirm it.

Note here, that lower berths would be still reserved for senior citizens and women, under this new system.

Another option can be, that once the ticket has been booked, the passenger can use the PNR number to select the best berth, by opening a dedicated portal meant for this facility. This is again, based on airlines’ current system.

Selection Shall Be Free

Unlike airlines, which charge extra for selecting the best seats, this facility to choose berth in trains shall be free as of now MsnTarGet.com.

Based on the age and sex of the passenger, the available seats would be displayed, under different colors. However in order to implement this, Railways will need to display the reservation status of the entire train, which may take up time.

Earlier, Indian Railways had announced that ticket checkers would be enabled with hand-held devices to give real-time information about vacant berths to passengers.

We will keep you updated, as more details come in.

Indian Railway Expands Women’s Quota In AC Trains; Will Use Solar Energy To Save Money

SoAs.in December 05, 2018 2019 , Information , News , Railway

Railways have always been Indians’ preferred mode of transport and the credit goes to Indian Railways. Indian Railways has always strived to deliver the best possible service to its loyal customers.

Be it reducing the ticket prices or spending a 600 crore budget on improving rail coaches or announcing interesting offers to passengers who book their tickets online, Indian Railways is constantly bringing about a change for the betterment of trains and comfort of passengers. So what is new?

Indian Railway Expands Women’s Quota In AC Trains; Will Use Solar Energy To Save Money

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More Reserved Seats for Women

Indian Railways has always been gender sensitive and this goes on to prove it. As per the new notice issued, there are six sleeper class berths for female passengers, irrespective of age, group or individual travel. A circular issued on November 30 specified that the new quota is in addition to the previous quota of four lower berths set aside per coach for senior citizens, pregnant women and women above 45 years of age.

Trains That Will Offer This Benefit

Passengers who will travel 3AC class of all Rajdhani, Duranto and other fully air-conditioned trains except the Garib Rath Express will be able to avail this facility.

Indian Railways Embrace Solar Power To Save Money

Maintaining an innovative approach, Indian Railways plans to set up solar power plants of 30 gigawatts (GW) capacity to optimize the energy utilized by railways.

Reports state that under the first phase, 10 GW energy is planned to be generated that will help the railways lower their energy bill by Rs 30,000 crore each year.

“It has been decided that there is a potential to set up 30 GW solar power [plants] in which we will be having solar panels along the tracks and unutilized land. In the first phase, we will be going for only 10 GW and the formalities for the same are being worked out. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SEC) will most likely be tasked to issue the tender.”

51,000 hectares of vacant land is available as of now but the project will be carried out only on the patches suitable for it.

Presently, Indian Railways is awaiting the No Objection Certificate from various states out of which some states have already granted them the NOC.

While Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Karnataka, Rajasthan have given their NOCs, West Bengal, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala have refused to do the same.

As the Indian Railways strives for the comfort of passengers and takes a huge step towards an improved economy through this solar power plant initiative, we can rest assured that a better tomorrow is on the horizon.

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Vande Bharat Express, India’s Fastest Train Inaugurated By PM Modi; Here Are The Fare, Schedule Details

Vande Bharat Express, India’s Fastest Train Inaugurated By PM Modi; Here Are The Fare, Schedule Details

History Created: Vande Bharat Express Is Now Live

Vande Bharat/Train18 Schedule

Vande Bharat Train Fares

JioPhone Users Can Now Book Railway Tickets Through JioRail Mobile App

JioPhone Users Can Now Book Railway Tickets Through JioRail Mobile App

JioRail App for JioPhone Launched

JioPhone Users Got Two Long-Validity Plans

IRCTC train booking Online: How much PayTm, Mobikwik, Freecharge, other wallets charge; check full list

IRCTC train booking Online: How much PayTm, Mobikwik, Freecharge, other wallets charge; check full list

Here is a list of amounts that are charged by the e-wallets, according to irctc.co.in:

Steps to register and book tickets through IRCTC eWallet:

IRCTC train booking Online: How much PayTm, Mobikwik, Freecharge, other wallets charge; check full list

IRCTC train booking Online: How much PayTm, Mobikwik, Freecharge, other wallets charge; check full list

Here is a list of amounts that are charged by the e-wallets, according to irctc.co.in:

Steps to register and book tickets through IRCTC eWallet:

Rail Passengers Can Soon Choose Their Own Berths In Trains; And It Would Be Free!

Rail Passengers Can Soon Choose Their Own Berths In Trains; And It Would Be Free!

Indian Rail Will Allow Passengers To Choose Berths

How Will It Work?

Selection Shall Be Free

Indian Railway Expands Women’s Quota In AC Trains; Will Use Solar Energy To Save Money

Indian Railway Expands Women’s Quota In AC Trains; Will Use Solar Energy To Save Money

More Reserved Seats for Women

Trains That Will Offer This Benefit

Indian Railways Embrace Solar Power To Save Money

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