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INTRODUCTION OF TRAIN:RAMESWARAM – FAIZABAD – RAMESWARAM VIA AYODHYA (Train No.16793/Train No.16794) Time Table

INTRODUCTION OF TRAIN:RAMESWARAM – FAIZABAD – RAMESWARAM VIA AYODHYA (Train No.16793/Train No.16794) Time Table

INTRODUCTION OF RAMESWARAM – FAIZABAD – RAMESWARAM VIA AYODHYA WEEKLY EXPRESS BY HON’BLE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA

Train No.16793 / 16794 Rameswaram – Faizabad – Rameswaram via Ayodhya weekly express train services are to be introduced.

Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Thiru Narendra Modi will flag off the inaugural special train from Rameswaram to Faizabad via Ayodhya through video conferencing at Mandapam, Ramanathapuram District on 27.07.2017.

The Inaugural Special Train:

The inaugural special train numbered as 06793 will leave Rameswaram at 12.30 hrs. on 27.07.2017, leave Chennai Egmore at 03.20 hrs. on 28.07.2017 and reach Faizabad at 23.00 hrs. on 29.07.2017.

Enroute, the inaugural special train will stop at Manamadurai, Tiruchchirappalli, Thanjavur, Villupuram, Chennai Egmore, Gudur, Vijayawada, Warangal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Allahabad, Jaunpur and Ayodhya.

Advance reservations for the inaugural special train no.06793 are open.
The number 06793 is only for the inaugural special. Regular train services are numbered as 16793/16794

Rameswaram – Faizabad – Rameswaram via Ayodhya weekly express:

The regular service of Train No.16793 / 16794 Rameswaram – Faizabad – Rameswaram via Ayodhya weekly express will commence on 06.08.2017, Sunday from Rameswaram.and on 09.08.2017, Wednesday from Faizabad.

The timings and stoppages are provided below:

Composition:AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 2, Sleeper Class – 8, General Second Class – 4, Pantry Car – 1 & Luggage-cum-Brake van with accommodation for the differently-abled – 2 coaches.

Advance reservations for the regular service of T.No.16793 Rameswaram – Faizabad Weekly Express will commence on 27th July 2017.

NEW TRAINS LIST :  Rameswaram-Faizabad-Rameswaram (via Ayodhya) (Train No. 16793/Train No.16794) Route

NEW TRAINS LIST :  Rameswaram-Faizabad-Rameswaram (via Ayodhya) (Train No. 16793/Train No.16794) Route

Introduction of New Train between Rameswaram-Faizabad-Rameswaram (via Ayodhya)

Ministry of Railways will introduce a new train between Rameswaram-Faizabad-Rameswaram. The new train will be flagged off by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 27th July, 2017 through video conferencing at Mandapam at 12:30 hrs. However, The Regular services will commence from 2nd August 2017.

Regular Services:-

Train No. 16794 Faizabad-Rameswaram weekly Express will depart Faizabad at 23:55 hrs on every Wednesday and arrive Rameswaram at 08:50 hrs on Saturday with effect from 2nd August, 2017.

In the return direction, Train No. 16793 Rameswaram-Faizabad weekly Express will depart Rameswaram at 23:50 hrs on every Sunday and arrive Faizabad at 08:30 hrs on Wednesday with effect from 6th August, 2017.

Enroute, these trains will stop at Manamadurai, Thiruchirapalli, Thanjavur, Villupuram,Chennai Egmore, Gudur, Vijayawada, Warangal, Ballarshah, Nagpur, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Allahabad, Jaunpur, Ayodhya stations in both the directions.

These trains consist of 18 coaches viz., one AC II Tier, two AC III Tier, eight sleeper, two General second class, one Pantry Car and two Luggage cum Brakevan Coaches.

Inaugural Service:-

Accordingly, Train No.06793 Rameswaram-Faizabad Inaugural Express will depart Rameswaram at 12:30 hrs on 27thJuly, 2017 (Thursday) and arrive Faizabad at 23:00 hrs on the second day(Saturday).

Enroute, this train will stop at Manamadurai, Thiruchirapalli, Thanjavur, Villupuram,Chennai Egmore, Gudur,Vijayawada, Warangal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Allahabad, Jaunpur, Ayodhya stations.

This train consists of 18 coaches viz., one AC II Tier, two AC III Tier, eight sleeper, two General second class, one Pantry Car and two Luggage cum Brakevan Coaches.

FOREIGN TOURISTS BOOKING TRAIN TICKET IN INTERNET (e-ticketing) UPTO 365 DAYS IN ADVANCE – IRCTC NEW RULES

FOREIGN TOURISTS BOOKING TRAIN TICKET IN INTERNET (e-ticketing) UPTO 365 DAYS IN ADVANCE – IRCTC NEW RULES

With a view to provide confirmed reservation to foreign tourists through internet (e-ticketing) upto 365 days in advance, it has been decided that they may be allowed to book accommodation in executive Class/lst AC/2nd AC Class in all trains including Shatabdi, Rajdhani, Duronto, Gatimaan etc. for which the fares shall be uniformly charged at 1.5 times the base fare by IR and IRCTC will collect enhanced service charges of Rs. 200 per ticket. The procedure for the same shall be as under:

i. For booking the tickets the passport number, Nationality and the international Mobile no. of the passenger has to be mandatory entered for generation of the ticket.

ii. All tickets will be booked on applicable fare and no concession shall be admissible.

iii. Payment shall be made only through international debit/credit cards. An SMS confirming the reservation of the ticket will be sent to the registered mobile number.

iv. The passenger who has reserved the ticket under this category has to carry the original Passport (given at the time of booking ticket) with valid visa as identity proof and make it available for check during the journey. In case the passenger is not able to show the original Passport with valid visa, the passenger shall be treated as without ticket and charged penalty equivalent to 3 times the fare of the ticket and if passenger fails to pay the penalty, legal action will be taken against the passenger.

v. Eight berths (two cabins) per FAC, four berths (one cabin) per FACCW, Eight berth per 2A coach (two inside berth, cabins) and ten seats perEC from general quota berths available in these classes shall be made available for booking 365 days in advance.

vi. In case the party seeking berth is more than the available foreign tourist quota, the confirmed accommodation will be provided up to the limit of foreign tourist quota and the remaining passengers will be registered and provided confirmed accommodation on the opening day of reservation as per extant practice. However, fare for all such berths/ seats will be charged 50% extra uniformly.

vii. In case of cancellation of the tickets booked under this facility by the passenger flat 50% of the fare shall be deducted in addition to the cancellation charges applicable while refunding the.amount. The time limit for granting 50% refund shall be as per extant rules i.e. upto 4 hours before scheduled departure of train, through website only.

viii. No change of name shall be permissible on such tickets under any condition.

ix. The berths under existing foreign tourist quota shall also be booked on 1.5 times of the base fare. For booking across the counter through FT Quota, within ARP payment may be allowed to be accepted through any type of mode i.e. Indian Currency/ National/ International Credit/Debit cards. Foreign nationals booking berths under general quota may be allowed to book ticket on normal fare.

x. Foreign Tourist Quota booking will not be given to authorised ticketing agents.

Source :  http://www.indianrailways.gov.in

Special trains between Shalimar-Jaipur-Shalimar on Sep., Oct., & November 2017

Special trains between Shalimar-Jaipur-Shalimar on Sep., Oct., & November 2017

SER TO RUN 11 PAIRS OF WEEKLY SPECIALS BETWEEN SHALIMAR AND JAIPUR DURING DURGA PUJA AND DIWALI FESTIVALS

Considering the huge rush of passengers during the ensuing festive occasions, South Eastern Railway has decided to run 11 (eleven) pairs of Special trains between Shalimar-Jaipur-Shalimar during the period from 18.09.17 to 29.11.17.

The Shalimar-Jaipur Special (08061) leaving Shalimar every Monday at 20:20 hrs will reach Jaipur at 06.35 hrs on Wednesday.

In the return direction, the train (08062) leaving Jaipur every Wednesday at 12:45 hrs will arrive Shalimar at 23:20 hrs, the next day.

The Special train consisting of 4 number of AC 2 Tier, 5 number of AC-3 Tier and 4 number of Sleeper Class Coaches will have stoppages at Santragachi, Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Chakradharpur, Rourkela, Jharsuguda, Raigarh, Champa, Bilaspur, Pendra Road, Anuppur, Shahdol, Katni Murwara, Damoh, Sagour, Bina Malkhedi, Guna, Ruthiyal, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Bansthali Niwai and Durgapura stations between Shalimar and Jaipur.

Flexi Fare System – Railway

Flexi Fare System – Railway

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO 769

ANSWERED ON 21.07.2017

Flexi Fare System

769 Shri Ram Narain DudiWill the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to satate :-(a) whether Government is aware of the fact that the passengers are facing difficulties due to Flexi Fare System introduced for Shatabdi and Rajdhani Express trains; and
(b) if so, by when the Government will withdraw said fare system?

ANSWER   MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a): No inconvenience to the passengers has been caused since only fares have been rationalised and no major changes have been made in the booking/cancellation system due to flexi fare scheme in Shatabdi, Rajdhani and Duronto Trains.

(b): Review of all existing schemes is an ongoing process to effect improvement. Accordingly, an interim review of the flexi fare system has been made and the following changes have been made with effect from 20.12.2016 :-

(i) 10% rebate in basic fare on vacant berths/seats after preparation of first chart in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains.
(ii) Provision of Tatkal quota has been reduced in flexi fare trains from maximum 30% to 10% of the total available berths.
(iii) Discounted fare has been offered for the passengers of Jaipur-Ajmer and Ajmer-Jaipur in 12015/12016 New Delhi-Ajmer Shatabdi Express and for the passengers of Bengaluru City-Mysuru and Mysuru-Bengaluru City in 12007/12008 Chennai Central-Mysuru Shatabdi Express.