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News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
Around 89 per cent of train tickets being booked online: Rail Minister
New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Prospective train passengers can book reserved tickets either online or through computerised Passenger Reservation System counters, and around 89 per cent of tickets are being booked online, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apprised the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Friday. He responded to questions regarding recent initiatives related to digital reservations and deactivation of crores of dubious User IDs by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) 'With a view to curb malpractices in the ticket booking system, IRCTC has recently deactivated over 2.5 crore user IDs, as their credentials were found to be suspicious during extensive data point analysis," the Railway Minister said. He added, 'On Indian Railways, the demand pattern of reserved accommodation is not uniform throughout the year, and it varies over lean and peak periods. The trains running on popular routes and convenient timings are generally well patronised. However, in other trains, accommodation is generally available." Vaishnaw presented various steps taken by the Ministry to improve passenger access to confirmed tickets, ensure transparency and proliferate digital modes. 'Reserved tickets can be booked either online or across computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters on a first cum, first-served basis. Presently, around 89 per cent of total tickets are being booked through online mode," Vaishnaw said. 'At PRS counters, the facility of making payments through digital modes has been provided. With effect from 01-07-2025, tickets under the Tatkal Scheme can be booked through the website of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)/its app only by Aadhaar-authenticated users," he said. He said that agents are barred from booking opening-day Tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes of the opening of Tatkal reservations. Vaishnaw stated that the waiting list position of the trains is monitored on a regular basis, and in order to cater to additional demand, Indian Railways operates special train services and augments the load of trains to generate additional accommodation, subject to operational feasibility. 'Further, schemes like Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme (ATAS), known as VIKALP and Up-gradation scheme have been introduced to provide confirmed accommodation to waitlisted passengers and also to ensure optimal utilisation of available accommodation," he added. PTI JP HIG view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 19:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Eater
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
One of D.C.'s Best Puerto Rican Restaurants Is Moving to Park View
is an editor of Eater's Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. Qui Qui, the Shaw staple for mofongo and other spot-on Puerto Rican dishes, will reopen in Park View in mid-August. Sunday, June 22, was its last day of service in Shaw, where it has operated above the Passenger cocktail bar since 2021. 'Once we find our footing again. I'll let you know,' chef Ismael Mendez told Eater at the time. The next steps happened fast: On Monday, Qui Qui revealed it's moving to a new Northwest neighborhood, taking over the Park View space that formerly housed Tabla (3227 Georgia Avenue NW), a casual offshoot of D.C.'s Georgian standby Supra that closed in March after a five-year run. Qui Qui chef Ismael Mendez, pictured in Shaw's colorful dining room in 2023. Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post via Getty Images Named for Mendez's childhood nickname, Qui Qui 2.0 will be a wildly different setup than the second-story original. The new ground-floor location will get its first patio, with room for 40 outside and 75 inside with a full bar. Roll-up garage doors framing the exterior evoke a breezy, beachy vibe reminiscent of Puerto Rico's coastal capital of San Juan. Light renovations include a pastel-soaked paint job, says Qui Qui, with finishing touches completed this week. Praised by the Washington Post as a 'Puerto Rican party you don't want to miss,' Qui Qui's best sellers include its pan sobao (bread), morcilla (blood sausage), mofongo with fried and smashed green plantains, chicharrón de pollo, costillas (ribs) slathered in barbecue sauce, and ample use of criollo spice across the menu. Prior to going brick-and-mortar, the restaurant got its start as a Maryland-based catering company before turning into a roving pop-up around D.C. Meanwhile, Qui Qui's old downstairs neighbor, the Passenger, also closed last month to make way for an American tavern and much-needed makeover (1539 7th Street NW). Per Washingtonian, owner Tom Brown sold his essential cocktail spot to Indian chef and owner Sanjay Mandhaiya (Pappe, Karravaan), who was a longtime Passenger regular. Look for a fall opening. Eater DC All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Rhyl Journal
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
One-time Classic contender Passenger retired
The son of Ulysses won at Group Two level in the Huxley Stakes at Chester last season and the Group Three Winter Hill Stakes at Windsor the previous season while in the care of Sir Michael Stoute. He was switched to George Scott's operation following Stoute's retirement but never saw a racecourse for the Newmarket handler before the decision was taken to call time on his career. Passenger's last run was a third-place finish last July in the York Stakes and Scott said: 'Passenger won't race again. I'm happy to say now he won't see a racecourse. 'We got a really good body of work into him, we just felt he lacked that slight bit of edge to go back to racing so we decided to retire him and find him a happy home. 'He retires from racing in great shape.' The five-year bows out having won three of his six starts, with his only below-par run being in the Derby, where he was 12th of the 14 starters behind Auguste Rodin.
Leader Live
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
One-time Classic contender Passenger retired
The son of Ulysses won at Group Two level in the Huxley Stakes at Chester last season and the Group Three Winter Hill Stakes at Windsor the previous season while in the care of Sir Michael Stoute. He was switched to George Scott's operation following Stoute's retirement but never saw a racecourse for the Newmarket handler before the decision was taken to call time on his career. Passenger's last run was a third-place finish last July in the York Stakes and Scott said: 'Passenger won't race again. I'm happy to say now he won't see a racecourse. 'We got a really good body of work into him, we just felt he lacked that slight bit of edge to go back to racing so we decided to retire him and find him a happy home. 'He retires from racing in great shape.' The five-year bows out having won three of his six starts, with his only below-par run being in the Derby, where he was 12th of the 14 starters behind Auguste Rodin.
Western Telegraph
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Western Telegraph
One-time Classic contender Passenger retired
The son of Ulysses won at Group Two level in the Huxley Stakes at Chester last season and the Group Three Winter Hill Stakes at Windsor the previous season while in the care of Sir Michael Stoute. He was switched to George Scott's operation following Stoute's retirement but never saw a racecourse for the Newmarket handler before the decision was taken to call time on his career. Passenger's last run was a third-place finish last July in the York Stakes and Scott said: 'Passenger won't race again. I'm happy to say now he won't see a racecourse. 'We got a really good body of work into him, we just felt he lacked that slight bit of edge to go back to racing so we decided to retire him and find him a happy home. 'He retires from racing in great shape.' The five-year bows out having won three of his six starts, with his only below-par run being in the Derby, where he was 12th of the 14 starters behind Auguste Rodin.
