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CAPA: Postponing Air India disinvestment will erode its value

Postponing disinvestment of Air India by five years will further erode its value, says aviation think tank CAPA in response to a draft report by a Parliamentary panel recommending the

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Six special trains for Sankranthi

With Sankranthi barely a week away, South Central Railway has planned to run six special trains between Hyderabad and Kakinada Town, Secunderabad and Kakinada Town, and Narsapur and Secunderabad to clear the rush of passengers. Train

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Tata airlines Vistara and AirAsia India gear up for international runways

Vistara to start flying abroad from July, AirAsia India sets year-end target Around two years after the government made it easier for airlines to fly abroad, two Tata group airlines

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Delayed train status: Railways extends free SMS service to 1,373 trains

The number of trains whose status can be known by a toll free SMS has been increased to 1,373 trains. The new additions now include Garib Rath, Duronto, Jan Shatabdi,

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Indian Railways waives off service charge on online booking of train tickets till March 31

The Indian Railways has dropped the service charges levied on online booking of tickets through its official website Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) till March 31, 2018. The

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Humsafar Express takes off from Agartala to Bengaluru

The Humsafar Express, a weekly superfast luxury train to run between Agartala and Bengaluru, was flagged off from here on Friday. Equipped with the most modern facilities, the 14-coach Humsafar

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Air India ties up with banks to avail loans for 3 Boeing 777 planes

According to a PTI report, state-owned Air India has tied up with UAE-based First Abu Dhabi Bank as well as Standard Chartered Bank and Mashreq Bank to avail short-term loans

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Luxury travel on Railway Saloons could soon be a reality

Railways is set to give non-railway personnel a taste of traveling in its saloons or inspection coaches, and is exploring ways to promote it. Travelling in a private two bedroom,

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MOT announced 2018 as “The Year of Adventure Tourism”

On the behest of ATOAI, MOT announced 2018 as “The Year of Adventure Tourism”. The Association will spearhead various activities across the country to promote adventure travel to celebrate the

Aviation

9 proposals to change airport names being considered: Raju

The civil aviation minister says Tamil Nadu did not favour naming of buildings and other places after public figures. Nine proposals to rename different airports in the country are being