Indian Railway journey to be slightly costlier from today
New Delhi/IBNS: Railway journey will be costlier for travelers from Wednesday onwards.
The Indian Railways announced its decision of raising journey costs by 1-4 paise per kilometre in different classes.
"The last fare revision over Indian Railways was done in 2014-15," the Indian Railways said in a statement.
"In order to expand passenger amenities and facilities at railway stations and trains, it has become imperative to increase the fare marginally without over burdening any class of passengers. Further, the burden of 7th Pay Commission on Indian Railway has necessitated rationalization of fares. Fare revision will help in channelising the fast modernization of Indian Railway," it said.
"Accordingly, Railways has decided to marginally effect an increase in fare. Keeping the affordability concerns of daily commuters, there shall be no fare hike for passengers over suburban sections and season ticket holders. This class constitutes 66% of total passenger segment over Indian Railways. Even for the passengers traveling in Ordinary Non AC Classes, there shall be a marginal increase of 1 paise/PKM (Passenger Kilometer)," it said.
Railways said the increase in fare will be on tickets bought on or after Jan 1, 2020 and no excess fare (difference of fare) will be charged from passengers who have booked tickets before the date.
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