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Indian Railways to Let Passengers Change Travel Dates on Confirmed Tickets from January 2026

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New Delhi, October 2025: In a landmark move to enhance passenger convenience, Indian Railways has announced that starting January 2026, travellers will be able to reschedule the travel date of confirmed tickets online — a feature that eliminates the need for cancellation or rebooking.

This long-awaited feature, described as a “huge gift for the Janata,” aims to bring flexibility to millions of daily passengers who often face challenges when plans change at the last minute.

Under the new system, passengers can log in to the IRCTC website or mobile app and select a new date for their confirmed journey. The system will allow rescheduling without any additional charges.

Officials from the Ministry of Railways have confirmed that this update is part of a broader digital modernization initiative designed to make Indian Railways more passenger-centric and efficient.

With an annual ridership of over 8 billion passengers, the move is expected to significantly reduce the burden of cancellations and ticket rebookings.

The feature rollout will begin in January 2026, following pilot testing across select railway zones.

This initiative underscores Indian Railways’ commitment to “ease of travel” — combining tradition, technology, and trust to serve India’s ever-growing commuter base.

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IRCTC Launches Ashta Jyotirlinga Tour on Bharat Gaurav Train Departing from Margao August 5

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Margao | July 2025 – In a special offering for devotees and travel enthusiasts this Shravan season, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched an all-inclusive Ashta Jyotirlinga pilgrimage tour aboard the Bharat Gaurav tourist train, departing from Margao, Goa on August 5, 2025.

This unique pilgrimage experience is designed to take travellers on a spiritual journey to eight of the most sacred Jyotirlinga shrines spread across India. The tour, which is open to individuals, families, and groups, is especially curated for the holy Shravan month, a time revered for spiritual observance and temple visits.

Tour Highlights

  • Departure Date: August 5, 2025
  • Starting Station: Margao, Goa
  • Price: Starting from ₹23,880 per person
  • Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
  • Inclusions:
    • Train travel aboard Bharat Gaurav
    • AC/non-AC hotel accommodation
    • All vegetarian meals
    • Sightseeing with guides
    • Travel insurance
    • Transfers and local travel

Destinations Covered

The Ashta Jyotirlinga tour includes visits to:

  1. Somnath (Gujarat)
  2. Mallikarjuna (Andhra Pradesh)
  3. Mahakaleshwar (Madhya Pradesh)
  4. Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh)
  5. Kedarnath (Uttarakhand)
  6. Bhimashankar (Maharashtra)
  7. Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra)
  8. Grishneshwar (Maharashtra)

These eight temples represent divine manifestations of Lord Shiva and are significant pilgrimage sites in the Shaivite tradition.

Bharat Gaurav Train Experience

The specially designed Bharat Gaurav train features:

  • Sleeper and AC coaches
  • Infotainment systems
  • Cultural-themed interiors
  • CCTV surveillance
  • Pantry cars providing wholesome vegetarian meals
  • Capacity to accommodate 600–700 passengers

Bookings and Accessibility

IRCTC has ensured a seamless, secure, and devotional travel experience. With all logistics handled – including local transport and hotel bookings – devotees can fully immerse themselves in the spiritual experience without worrying about planning.

For bookings and detailed itinerary, interested travellers can visit www.irctctourism.com or contact the IRCTC Goa office.

This initiative is expected to draw pilgrims from across Goa and neighbouring states, offering them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to embark on this sacred trail with unmatched convenience.

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RailOne App Launches: Sets Record with Unmatched Booking and Inquiry Speeds

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New Delhi | July 2025 : Indian Railways has taken a giant leap into the digital age with the launch of its all-new RailOne app—a high-performance travel companion built for India’s massive railway ecosystem. Designed to dramatically improve the passenger experience, the RailOne app can handle up to 150,000 bookings per minute and process 4 million inquiries in the same time frame.

This marks a historic tech upgrade for Indian Railways, which already manages one of the world’s largest passenger traffic volumes. With over 23 million people traveling daily across the country, the need for a more robust, faster, and user-friendly system was long overdue.

🚆 What’s New in RailOne?

  • Massive Booking Throughput: 150,000 bookings/min means smoother festival season ticketing.
  • Inquiry Powerhouse: Handles 4 million user inquiries per minute without slowing down.
  • Modern UI/UX: Sleek, mobile-optimized design with real-time updates and route tracking.
  • Unified Features: Integrated services like train status, platform number, seat availability, e-catering, and PNR tracking.
  • AI Integration: Smart alerts for train delays, cancellations, and dynamic rescheduling.

💡 A Boost for ‘Digital India’

RailOne supports the government’s vision of a tech-forward transport infrastructure. Built with scalability and cloud-based architecture, it’s set to become the go-to app for railway travelers across India.

“RailOne is not just a booking app; it’s a national mobility solution. We’ve built it for the scale of India,” said a Railway Board official. “This will be a benchmark in how railway systems worldwide manage digital ticketing and communication.”

Whether you’re a daily commuter or an occasional traveler, RailOne is poised to make your journey faster, simpler, and smarter.

🛤️ Download now on iOS & Android and experience the new era of rail travel.