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Two companies have luxury trains called the ‘Orient Express.’ Here are the differences
The "Orient Express" has been called the "king of trains" and the "train of kings."Royalty, writers, actors and spies have ridden the original route between Paris and Istanbul, which started in the late 19th century.Author Agatha Christie…
Why U.S. rail travel is so expensive
Amtrak's Acela is the fastest passenger train in the Western Hemisphere, but tickets can be pricey.Amtrak fares can vary dramatically in the Northeast, home of the most heavily used stretch of track in the railroad's nationwide network,…
Railways to bring in more 3AC economy coach as demand picks up
In the 12 months since their introduction, the AC three-tier economy class coaches have earned the Railways revenues of more than ₹230 crore, though only about 370 of them have been put to use till now. Given the good demand, the Railways…
Indian Railways: IRCTC to resume bedroll facility in AC coaches of 7 trains
After resuming bedroll facilities in some of the trains in April, Indian Railways’ IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) has decided to commence the bedroll facilities on 7 more trains. This time, the Railway authorities…
Indian Railways: Kalka-Shimla Toy Train to get new coaches, improved speed
Planning a trip to Shimla in near future? Here’s some good news for you! To give passengers a more comfortable toy train experience, the Indian Railways will be replacing British-era coaches with the new swanky ones in the next 10 months.…
From The Orient Express to Palace on Wheels: 6 Luxurious Train Journeys Across the World
Holidays in childhood meant embarking upon train journeys with our families. A simple and convenient way to go from one place to another, train journeys offered us a pleasant time while we looked at the landscapes through the window all…
Fact Check: Indian Railway to close all offline booking counters? Truth here
A false buzz was created recently claiming that Indian Railways would 'do away' with the offline ticket counters. However, Indian Railway authorities rejected all the claims clarifying that there there is no change at all and offline train…
Indian Railways announces Special trains between Mangaluru-Bengaluru
Indian Railways announces yet another special train to facilitate passenger inflow because of the snapped road connectivity between Mangaluru-Bengaluru due to landslides in the Ghat section. The Railways will operate a tri-weekly special…
Indian Railways: IRCTC adds Nepal’s Janakpur for Bharat Gaurav train
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) announced the second run of Bharat Gaurav trains after its success on the Ramayana Circuit. This time, the train’s itinerary involves Nepal’s Janakpur as well. IRCTC, a public…