Introduction of Flexi Fare system for Rajdhani/Duronto and Shatabdi trains

Source: www.news18.com

Taking a leaf from the world of Ola and Uber, the Indian Railways is rolling out the surge-pricing model that could kick up a political storm in the coming days, starting September 9.

Rail fares are set to rise across the Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains where Railways is introducing this system which will increase the ticket tariffs by upto 10% on the base price with every 10% of tickets sold.

That could mean rising train fares during peak holiday and festive seasons although surge pricing will as of now be limited only to these three trains mostly preferred by middle-class passengers.

Other supplementary charges like reservation charges, Superfast charge, Catering charges, Service tax etc will be levied separately says a Railways release.

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.

CHARGES: 501 (Reservation, Service & Catering charges
- First 10% tickets: 2369 + 501= 2870 (Same as now)
- Next 10%: 2369 + 237 (10%) + 501 = 3107
- Next 10%: 2606 + 261 (10%) + 501 = 3368
- Next 10%: 2867 + 287 (10%) + 501 = 3655
- Next 10%: 3154 + 315 (10%) + 501 = 3970