Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC)

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https://www.irctc.com

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. is a central public sector enterprise of India focused on digital ticketing, catering, hospitality, and tourism services associated with Indian Railways. Operating under the Ministry of Railways and headquartered in New Delhi, IRCTC is the sole entity authorized to provide online railway ticketing and catering for rail passengers, as well as branded packaged drinking water under the Rail Neer label. Its next-generation online booking platform and the IRCTC Rail Connect mobile app enable users to search trains, check seat availability, book tickets, manage reservations, and make secure payments across the country. In catering and hospitality, the company manages mobile and static catering at stations and on trains, including food plazas, fast-food outlets, and extensive e-catering services that connect passengers to a wide network of partner restaurants. IRCTC is also a major player in domestic and international tourism, offering rail-based tour packages, charter services, luxury tourist trains such as Maharajas’ Express and Bharat Gaurav circuits, as well as bundled arrangements covering transport, accommodation, and related travel services. Founded in 1999 in India, IRCTC today acts as a core digital and service infrastructure provider for rail travel and tourism across the country.