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IRCTC Upgrades Golden Chariot Luxury Train to Strengthen South India Tourism in 2026–27

Martina / May 28, 2026

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has officially launched the upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train for the 2026–27 tourism season, introducing a major boost for luxury rail travel and premium tourism across South India. The renovated train enters service with redesigned cabins, enhanced onboard technology, modern safety systems and curated cultural itineraries aimed at […]

CIC Pulls Up IRCTC Over Rail Neer RTI Reply, Raising Fresh Questions on Tender Transparency in Indian Railways

India’s rail tourism and onboard services ecosystem has come under renewed scrutiny after the Central Information Commission directed the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation to revisit an RTI application linked to the Rail Neer case and issue a fresh, reasoned response. The order is significant because it does not decide the merits of the