How to book an entire Indian Railways train with IRCTC's FTR service
Indian Railways offers a Full Tariff Rate (FTR) scheme that allows individuals and groups to charter entire trains or specific coaches for private travel. The service is designed for weddings, religious groups, and corporate tours, with bookings available up to six months in advance.
Why it matters
This service provides a unique logistical option for large-scale group travel in India, highlighting the flexibility of public infrastructure for private use.
If you thought only booking private jets and yachts were possible, you need to read this. Because you can actually book an entire train for your group travel! Thanks to Indian Railways own version of luxury group travel which has been around for years but not many are well aware of this service. Through the Full Tariff Rate (FTR) scheme, individuals, companies, wedding parties and religious groups, among others can reserve an entire train or a complete coach for exclusive use.And here’s all the info you need to know about booking an entire train or coach through IRCTC. Read on:What is IRCTC's Full Tariff Rate (FTR) scheme? Not many must be aware of the Full Tariff Rate (FTR) scheme of Indian Railways. It is a facility that allows passengers to charter an entire train or reserve one or more coaches by paying the applicable full tariff.
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