Restoration of Pre-COVID Fare Structure For Passenger Trains: From Price Hikes to Pre-COVID Rates Overnight From 27 Feb!

Restoration of Pre-COVID Fare Structure For Passenger Trains

Restoration of Pre-COVID Fare Structure For Passenger Trains: The decision by Indian Railways to eliminate ‘Ordinary Class’ fares and increase minimum ticket costs by threefold drew sharp criticism from various quarters. This move, which aligned minimum fares with those of Express Trains, particularly affected economically disadvantaged passengers. Small vendors, daily wage workers, and others who heavily relied on affordable transportation options found themselves burdened by the sudden fare hike..