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Railway suspends TC after 'honeymoon-themed' AC coach video goes viral

Railway suspends TC after 'honeymoon-themed' AC coach video goes viral

A video showing a First AC railway coach decorated in a “honeymoon-style” theme has gone viral on social media, prompting action from the South Central Railway (SCR). The unusual decoration sparked widespread discussion online, with many questioning whether such decorations are allowed inside railway coaches. The railway authorities stated that the decoration was carried out without official permission and have initiated disciplinary action. A First AC coach has reportedly been decorated in a “honeymoon-style” theme, sparking curiosity and debate online. The unusual setup has raised questions over whether such decorations are permitted inside railway coaches, with many calling for an explanation from the Railway… pic.twitter.com/21eRPx40M3 — Mid Day (@mid_day) July 8, 2026 Couple privately arranged decoration According to South Central Railway (SCR), the incident took place on Train No. 11002 Nandigram Express on July 6, 2026. Officials said a couple travelling in a First AC coupe had privately hired an online decorator to decorate their compartment before the journey. SCR stated that the decorator entered the train coach without authorisation. Railway officials described the incident …

IRCTC delivers 58 crore meals a year, handles 18 lakh daily tickets with AI, digital transformation

IRCTC delivers 58 crore meals a year, handles 18 lakh daily tickets with AI, digital transformation

State-owned Navratna PSU Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has expanded its digital and AI-driven operations across catering, ticketing and passenger services, handling massive passenger volumes and strengthening automation across key railway functions.  rn The PSU manages catering services in more than 1,400 trains, including premium services such as Vande Bharat Express, Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, Tejas Express and Gatiman Express, as per data. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vande Bharat AC chair car fares much lower than those in China, Japan, France: Vaishnaw| India News

Vande Bharat AC chair car fares much lower than those in China, Japan, France: Vaishnaw| India News

New Delhi, The fare of the Vande Bharat AC chair car for a 300-400 kilometre journey is around ₹2.19 per kilometre, which is much lower than the fares for similar services in countries such as China, Japan and France, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written statement in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Vande Bharat AC chair car fares much lower than those in China, Japan, France: Vaishnaw According to Vaishnaw, the fares in these countries range from ₹7 to ₹20 per kilometre. “The Ministry of Railways, while deciding the fare structure of various types of passenger services, gives due consideration to aspects like the cost of service, value of service, type of services and facilities offered, affordability, competition from other competing modes and socio-economic considerations,” Vaishnaw said while responding to questions regarding fare structure of Vande Bharat trains. He added that Vande Bharat services were introduced in February 2019 and are currently operating on 82 routes with 164 train services. The Railway minister informed that Vande Bharat trains operate as a distinct passenger …