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Indian Railways is a state-owned railway company, responsible for rail transport in India. It is owned and operated by the Government of India through the Ministry of Railways. It is one of the world's largest railway networks, comprising 115,000 km of track and 8,000 stations. Indian Railways History Railways were first introduced to India in the year 1853 from Mumbai to Thane. In 1951 the systems were nationalised as one unit, the Indian Railways, becoming one of the largest networks in the world. Indian Railways operates both long distance and suburban rail systems on a multi-gauge network of broad, metre and narrow gauges. It also has international connectivity to Bangladesh (with Bangladesh Railway) and Pakistan (with Pakistan Railways). Indian Railways also owns locomotive and coach production facilities at several places in India. Indian Railways Customer Care Number The customer care number for Indian Railways is 139 for information and assistance related to railway reservations, train schedules, fare enquiries, and other services. Additionally, customers can also contact Indian Railways through the following numbers: 0755-6610661 (For Complaints and Suggestions) 0755-4090600 (For Security) 0755-3934141 (For Catering Services) 0755-6610661 (For Online Ticket Refund) How to Check Indian Railways Train Schedule? There are several ways to check Indian Railways train schedule: Online: Visit Indian Railways official website, www.irctc.co.in, to check train schedules, availability, and fare information. Mobile app: Download Indian Railways mobile app "IRCTC Connect" to check train schedules, book tickets, and check PNR status. SMS: You can check Indian Railways train schedule by sending an SMS to 139. The format for the SMS is "TRAIN " and you will receive the schedule for the train in return. Enquiry counters: Indian Railways have enquiry counters at all major railway stations where you can check train schedule and other information. Phone call: You can check Indian railways train schedule by calling the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) at 139. The service is available in English and Hindi. How IRCTC Bookings work? There are several ways to book Indian Railways (IRCTC) tickets: Online: Visit Indian Railways official website, www.irctc.co.in, to book tickets online. You will need to create an account on the website to book tickets. Once you have created an account, you can search for trains, check availability, and book tickets. Mobile app: Can also book Indian Railways tickets through mobile app "IRCTC Connect". Reservation counters: Indian Railways have reservation counters at all major railway stations where you can book tickets. How to check Indian Railways PNR status? Indian Railways PNR is a 10-digit number that is provided to you at the time of booking the ticket. This number can be found on the top-left corner of the printed ticket or on the confirmation message received by email/SMS if you booked the ticket online. There are several ways to check Indian Railways PNR status: Go to Indian Railways official website - www.irctc.co.in to check PNR status. Open Indian Railways mobile app "IRCTC Connect" to check PNR status. You can check Indian Railways PNR status by sending an SMS to 139. SMS "PNR " and you will receive the PNR status. You can check Indian railways PNR status by calling customer care at 139. Go to the Indian Railways enquiry counters at the railway stations to check PNR status. What are India Railways Ticket Cancellation charges? The Indian Railways ticket cancellation charges vary depending on the type of ticket, the class of travel, and the time of cancellation. IRCTC Confirmed Tickets If the ticket is cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, a flat cancellation fee of Rs 240 will be charged per passenger. If the ticket is cancelled between 48 hours and 12 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, a cancellation fee of 25% of the fare will be charged. If the ticket is cancelled within 12 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, a cancellation fee of 50% of the fare will be charged. For IRCTC RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) and Waitlisted Tickets If the ticket is cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, a flat cancellation fee of Rs 240 will be charged per passenger. If the ticket is cancelled within 48 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, a cancellation fee of Rs 240 will be charged. IRCTC Tatkal Tickets If the ticket is cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, a flat cancellation fee of Rs 240 will be charged per passenger. If the ticket is cancelled within 48 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, a cancellation fee of 25% of the fare will be charged. Please note that the refund amount will be credited to the account used to make the booking after deducting the cancellation charges. Also, some service charges and GST will be applicable on top of the above-mentioned cancellation charges. Indian Railways Recruitment Indian Railways is the fourth-largest employer in the world, with over 1.4 million employees. Indian Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) regularly recruits for various positions such as clerks, ticket collectors, engineers, and managers. The recruitment process typically involves a written examination and an interview. Candidates can visit the official website of RRB (indianrailways.gov.in) for more information on current and upcoming recruitment opportunities. You can also follow TOI Jobs & Recruitment News to get the latest updates.

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