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Indian Railways says the minimum passenger ticket price will rise from Rs 5 to Rs 10 as it has decided to increase the minimum chargeable ticket price in non-suburban services at par with the platform tickets from November 20. (Express Photo)
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The Indian Railways platform ticket price was revised from Rs 5 to Rs 10 in April this year as proposed in the Rail Budget with a view to control the rush on platforms. (Image Source: AP)
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However, the system was gamed, defeating the purpose of the whole exercise. The objective could not be realised as passengers opted for purchasing the minimum single journey second class tickets priced at Rs 5 in lieu of the platform ticket, said an Indian Railways official. (Image Source: PTI)
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The Indian Railways price hike “will be effective from November 20 to make it at par with the platform ticket charges. It aims at meeting the objective of controlling the rush at platforms for the convenience of passengers,” the official said. (Image Source: PTI)
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To begin with, Indian Railways says this will be applicable only to second class non-suburban services. It is expected that the step will bring down the rush on the platforms to manageable levels, the official added.(Express Photo)
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