Indian Railways
One of the largest networks in the world, Indian Railways connects more than 7,500 stations across India and has a network spread across over 65,000 km. Divided into various including Southern Railway, Northern Railway, Eastern Railway, Western Railway and Central Railway, Indian railways has a central reservation system and runs more than 10,000 trains daily.
History of Indian Railways
Right from the first train that connected Bombay to Thane in 1853, Indian Railways has evolved into one of the largest networks in the world and runs both, passenger and freight trains connected stations across the country. It is considered to be the most economical and well-connected means of transport in the country and lakhs of passengers use the system to travel to different stations across the length and breadth of the country. Also, it is a preferred means to transport heavy goods.
Indian Railways Trains & fare
Trains have coaches that have been divided into different classes based on the price of the ticket. These include:
General compartment
Sleeper class
Executive class chair
AC 1 tier
AC 2 tier
AC 3 tier
AC chair
First class AC
Indian Railways Seat availability
According to seat availability, travellers can book their tickets at their city railway station or just go online. To check seat availability online
Go to https://www.services.irctc.co.in/
Check train schedule
Make train reservations
Check PNR status
View Indian Railways time table
Make a train enquiry
One of the largest networks in the world, Indian Railways connects more than 7,500 stations across India and has a network spread across over 65,000 km. Divided into various including Southern Railway, Northern Railway, Eastern Railway, Western Railway and Central Railway, Indian railways has a central reservation system and runs more than 10,000 trains daily.
History of Indian Railways
Right from the first train that connected Bombay to Thane in 1853, Indian Railways has evolved into one of the largest networks in the world and runs both, passenger and freight trains connected stations across the country. It is considered to be the most economical and well-connected means of transport in the country and lakhs of passengers use the system to travel to different stations across the length and breadth of the country. Also, it is a preferred means to transport heavy goods.
Indian Railways Trains & fare
Trains have coaches that have been divided into different classes based on the price of the ticket. These include:
General compartment
Sleeper class
Executive class chair
AC 1 tier
AC 2 tier
AC 3 tier
AC chair
First class AC
Indian Railways Seat availability
According to seat availability, travellers can book their tickets at their city railway station or just go online. To check seat availability online
Go to https://www.services.irctc.co.in/
Check train schedule
Make train reservations
Check PNR status
View Indian Railways time table
Make a train enquiry
