Monday, November 28, 2011

Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train

IRCTC offers "Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train", one of the most affordable all inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country.The Bharat Darshan tour packages costs Rs. 500/- Per Person Per day, which is inclusive of providing comfort of travel by train in IInd Class sleeper coaches, besides it, the cost is inclusive of following:
1. Hall accommodation at places of night stay / morning freshening up.
2. Quality vegetarian meals.
3. Tourist buses for visiting sightseeing spots.
4. Guides / Tour escorts for announcements and information.
5. Security arrangement for each coach.
6. A Railway Staff on train as Train Superintendent.
Currently Bharat Darshan tours commence from South and West zone only.Booking of Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Trains is available online on our website. Booking can also be done through our Tourist Facilitation Center, Zonal Offices and Regional Offices.
Source: http://www.railtourismindia.com/Trains/BharatDarshan/knowmore.html

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Save paper user mobile..what an IDEA

Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS) - The printout in standard specified Performa containing reservation particulars, and instructions for use which can be used by the passenger along with the relevant authorizedIdentification, as travel authority for performing the journey.

Virtual Reservation Message (VRM) - A screen-shot of the e-ticket displayed through laptops/palmtops/ Mobile phone is referred as Virtual Reservation Message (VRM).

ERS/VRM along with any one of the eight prescribed ID proofs in original and the indication of the passenger(s)' name(s) in the Reservation Chart will authorize the passenger to travel.

VRM combined with valid photo-id in original will be treated as an instrument on par with the ERS.

ERS/VRM along with one of the eight prescribed proofs of identity in original will also authorize the passenger to enter the platform on the day of journey and he/she will not be required to purchase platform ticket. ERS/VRM along with original id proof will be required to be produced on demand of Ticket Checking Staff on the platform.

Reference : Railway Board Letter No.2008/TG-I/10/P/SMS dated 20.07.2011 https://www.irctc.co.in/VRM.htm