10 Mind-Blowing Facts About IRCTC You Never Knew!

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Over 1 billion tickets are booked every year through the IRCTC website, making it one of the largest online ticketing platforms globally.

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IRCTC manages catering services for over 7,000 trains daily, serving millions of passengers a variety of meal options.

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Tatkal Ticketing:

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10 Mind-Blowing Facts About IRCTC You Never Knew!

Over 1 billion tickets are booked every year through the IRCTC website, making it one of the largest online ticketing platforms globally.

IRCTC manages catering services for over 7,000 trains daily, serving millions of passengers a variety of meal options.

Tatkal Ticketing:

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