Indian Railways cuts train ticket prices of AC chair car trains including Vande Bharat by up to 25%. Details here
The Railway Ministry with a view to optimize utilization of accommodation in trains, has decided to delegate powers to Zonal Railways to introduce discounted fare scheme in trains with AC sitting accommodation. The fares of AC chair car, executive classes of all trains, including Vande Bharat, to be reduced by up to 25%. This scheme shall be applicable in AC Chair Car and Executive classes of all trains having AC sitting accommodation including Anubhuti and Vistadome coaches.
The element of discount shall be upto maximum 25% on the basic fare. Other charges like reservation charge, Super fast surcharge, GST, etc., as applicable, shall be levied separately. The discount may be provided in any or all the classes on the basis of occupancy.
The train having classes with occupancy less than 50% (either end to end or in some specified legs/sections depending upon the sections where discount is to be provided) during the last 30 days shall be taken into consideration. The fares of competitive mode of transport shall be the criteria while deciding quantum of discount. The discount can be given for the first-leg of journey and/or last leg of journey and/or intermediate sections and/or end to end journey, provided occupancy is less than 50% in that leg/section/end to end, as the case may be.
The discount shall be implemented with immediate effect. However, no refund of fare shall be admissible for already booked passengers. Such discount shall be initially implemented for a period as decided by PCCMs of the zones corresponding to the originating station of the train, subject to a maximum of six months for the journey dates from when it is implemented.
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