In 2026, train ticket waitlists have quietly become one of the most misunderstood parts of Indian travel planning. Every day, millions of passengers stare at cryptic codes like GNWL, RLWL, PQWL, TQWL, and RAC on IRCTC, trying to guess whether their ticket will confirm or collapse into a refund. Most people treat waitlists like a … Read more
In 2026, the Republic Day long weekend has quietly become one of the most chaotic travel periods in India, rivaling even festival seasons in crowd density, ticket shortages, and highway congestion. With offices offering extended breaks, schools aligning holidays, and people increasingly prioritizing short domestic trips over long vacations, the demand spike around Republic Day … Read more
Tatkal cancellation charges in 2026 are one of the biggest sources of passenger anger on IRCTC. Not because the rules are complicated. But because they are emotionally counter-intuitive. People cancel a ticket early.They cancel a ticket due to emergency.They cancel a ticket because plans collapse. And still… They get ₹0 back. Then the rage starts. … Read more