Indian Railways debunks VIP saloon claims, says coach was hired through IRCTC

Updated On: 13 July, 2026 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

In a statement, railway officials said the saloon car was booked by Dana Pani, Kannauj, under the existing Commercial Saloon Booking Rules of Indian Railways

Listen to this article :

Railway officials explained that saloon cars can be hired commercially through IRCTC. Representational Pic

Amid social media speculation over a saloon coach attached to Train No. 12926, Indian Railways has clarified that the coach was not a government or VIP saloon allotted to any public authority, but a commercially booked saloon hired by a private party through IRCTC.

In a statement, railway officials said the saloon car was booked by Dana Pani, Kannauj, under the existing Commercial Saloon Booking Rules of Indian Railways.