Is there any special train to Kerala?

Special trains during Vishu & Easter holidays Train No. 06007 MGR Chennai Central – Ernakulam Junction Superfast Special Train No. 06007 MGR Chennai Central – Ernakulam Junction Superfast Special will leave MGR Chennai Central at 19.00 hrs. on 13th April, 2022 and reach Ernakulam Jn.

What is special fare special train?

The motive behind introducing such special trains since 2005 was to introduce passenger services, whose fares don’t warrant any subsidy, irrespective of whether a rural-friendly or poor-friendly or market-friendly Railway Minister has been at the helm.

Is food served in special train?

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation(IRCTC )is all set to resume the services of cooked food in passenger trains of Indian Railways from today which were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic in the country. “Cooked food has already been restored in 428 trains.

How do I book a special train?

Booking for the train tickets can be done through the official website of IRCTC–https://www.irctc.co.in/ and also through the official IRCTC mobile application.

What is a special train?

Since the coronavirus-triggered lockdown was eased, the Railways has been running only special trains. It started with long-distance trains and now, even short-distance passenger services are being run as special trains with “slightly higher fares” to “discourage people from avoidable travels”.

Are trains providing blankets now?

However, Railways will now resume the services of providing blankets in the AC coaches of trains. The linen will include pillows, blankets, sheets and towels in a sealed cover. Indian Railways earlier discontinued the service of providing linen and blanket as a precautionary measure against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Did train service start in Kerala?

The first railway line in Kerala was commissioned on 12 March 1861 from Beypore to Tirur .

Are Kerala trains running?

Train services resumed in Kerala on Monday. The Railways will operate eight trains through Kerala on the first day. Two more trains will be added to the list on Tuesday, while two other services will begin on June 6 and June 9, taking the total number of trains to 12.

Can I travel unreserved in train?

Yes, the Railways is now giving passengers a chance to travel without reservation. You can travel on unreserved tickets in general coaches. After the corona pandemic, the Railways is once again starting to slowly reassure passengers of old facilities.

At what time ticket booking starts for special train?

IRCTC special trains news: Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways has announced that the online booking for the new set of 200 IRCTC special trains will begin from May 21, 10 AM onwards.