Flexi Fare System Details
Ministry of Railways have decided to introduce the flexi fare system for Rajdhani/Duronto and Shatabdi trains as per details given below:-
1. The Base Fare for Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi class of trains will be on flexi fare system.
2(a). The base fares will increase by 10% with every 10% of berths sold subject to a prescribed ceiling limit. There will be no change in the existing fare for 1AC and EC class of travel.
Other supplementary charges like reservation charges, Superfast charge, Catering charges, Service tax etc., as applicable shall be levied separately.
(b). Vacant berths left at the time of charting would be offered for current booking. Tickets under current booking shall be sold at the last price sold for that class and other supplementary charges like reservation fee, superfast charges, catering charges, service tax etc., as applicable shall be levied in full.
(c). The information should also be displayed to the passenger during the booking in case the fare of lower class becomes higher than the higher class to exercise option to travel by the higher class.
(d). The last price for every class of tickets for the particular train should be printed in the reservation chart for the purpose of charging of difference of fare in the train or charging the passengers of the train without ticket etc.,
3. The operation of various quotas available in these category of Trains shall be as under:
(a).Tatkal Quota: The present limit of berths set aside for Tatkal quota in these trains shall be operated as per the existing guidelines. However, no additional charges as “Tatkal charges” will be levied. The berths assigned under the Tatkal quota shall be booked at the rate of 1.5 times of the base fare for all classes (2S, SL, 2A, 3A and CC) except 1AC and EC. Other supplementary charges like reservation fee, superfast charges, catering charges, service tax etc., as applicable shall be levied in full.
(b). There shall be no Premium Tatkal Quota in these train services.
4. Concession: Normal concession as applicable for respective concessional ticket will be admissible on the base fare of the ticket at each stage as per the table above.
5. Refund Rules: There will be no change in the existing refund rules.
6. Other Charges: There shall be no change in charges for reservation fee, superfast surcharge etc. Such charges, wherever applicable, shall continue to be levied additionally as per existing instructions.
7. Service tax will continue to be levied as applicable as per instructions issued in this regard.
8. All other rules and conditions pertaining to the above category of trains shall be continued without any change.
9. The changes in fares as above shall come into force w.e.f 09.09.2016.
10. The revised fares will not apply to tickets already issued in advance for journeys to commence on or after 09.09.2016.
11. In the case of tickets already issued at pre-revised rates, the difference of fare shall not be collected from the passengers.
12. These changes should be carried out in manual ticketing system and in PRS, UTS etc., more
1. The Base Fare for Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi class of trains will be on flexi fare system.
2(a). The base fares will increase by 10% with every 10% of berths sold subject to a prescribed ceiling limit. There will be no change in the existing fare for 1AC and EC class of travel.
Other supplementary charges like reservation charges, Superfast charge, Catering charges, Service tax etc., as applicable shall be levied separately.
(b). Vacant berths left at the time of charting would be offered for current booking. Tickets under current booking shall be sold at the last price sold for that class and other supplementary charges like reservation fee, superfast charges, catering charges, service tax etc., as applicable shall be levied in full.
(c). The information should also be displayed to the passenger during the booking in case the fare of lower class becomes higher than the higher class to exercise option to travel by the higher class.
(d). The last price for every class of tickets for the particular train should be printed in the reservation chart for the purpose of charging of difference of fare in the train or charging the passengers of the train without ticket etc.,
3. The operation of various quotas available in these category of Trains shall be as under:
(a).Tatkal Quota: The present limit of berths set aside for Tatkal quota in these trains shall be operated as per the existing guidelines. However, no additional charges as “Tatkal charges” will be levied. The berths assigned under the Tatkal quota shall be booked at the rate of 1.5 times of the base fare for all classes (2S, SL, 2A, 3A and CC) except 1AC and EC. Other supplementary charges like reservation fee, superfast charges, catering charges, service tax etc., as applicable shall be levied in full.
(b). There shall be no Premium Tatkal Quota in these train services.
4. Concession: Normal concession as applicable for respective concessional ticket will be admissible on the base fare of the ticket at each stage as per the table above.
5. Refund Rules: There will be no change in the existing refund rules.
6. Other Charges: There shall be no change in charges for reservation fee, superfast surcharge etc. Such charges, wherever applicable, shall continue to be levied additionally as per existing instructions.
7. Service tax will continue to be levied as applicable as per instructions issued in this regard.
8. All other rules and conditions pertaining to the above category of trains shall be continued without any change.
9. The changes in fares as above shall come into force w.e.f 09.09.2016.
10. The revised fares will not apply to tickets already issued in advance for journeys to commence on or after 09.09.2016.
11. In the case of tickets already issued at pre-revised rates, the difference of fare shall not be collected from the passengers.
12. These changes should be carried out in manual ticketing system and in PRS, UTS etc., more
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Very smartly IR has made the fares for 90% general class tickets very high to make sure less number of peoples opt for railway travels. So the free travelers like Railway Employees, MLA/MLC & their goons will get the seats at will on trains. The previous option of current tickets rates being 10% lower than normal fares is also wiped out. This is sheer dacoit by IR to common Indian public. The every possible step is being taken by Mr. Suresh Prabhu & his subordinates so as occupancy on IR gets to all time low & then privatization is much easier. more
Aug 18
If the Railways are really interested in making the travel in Indian Rails pleasant and memorable in long distance trains, they must follow the following suggestions : 1. Each and every reserved bogie (whether Sleeper Class, Chair Car, AC Chair Car, Ex. AC Chair Car, AC 3 Tier-2 Tier & 1st Class) must have an individual TTE cum Attendant to look after the comfort/amenities/safety of the passengers and drive out unwanted people from the bogie. It was a practice long ago followed by Railways but discontinued by the greedy politicians acting as Railway Ministers to show profit and earn vote bank !!! 2. No person should be allowed to board or travel in any kind of reserved coach without a valid reserved ticket. Persons with daily tickets or monthly tickets or with railway pass or with general ticket must not be allowed to board & travel in any reserved coach of any class. If only these suggestions can be adopted, I think the Rail Travel in long distance trains would be most pleasant and safe one and passengers would not mind paying 10-20 or 50 rupees extra for providing these facilities. I hope, all the readers who are active in this circle will admit it. Please admit and support it openly more
Aug 18
ARFID be put in every MST and these be tagged to warn holder on his registered mobile no. more
Mar 20
Already talk all quota increased for boosting railway income. It is ridiculous for a government sector to think in terms of profits. Let them run railways with safe journey, punctual and affordable food. more
Sep 30
