A gift from the Railways to passengers! Train fares to become cheaper starting January 1st.
Important news for those who travel by train: starting from the New Year, the Railways is set to revise ticket fares for certain trains, which may result in passengers spending less when booking their tickets.
Trains are an affordable mode of transport, making them a popular choice for many. Passengers can book tickets according to their specific needs and budget. If you frequently travel by train, you might find some relief in ticket costs over the coming months.
According to reports, fares for several trains could be reduced. This raises the question: why are these fares being lowered, and what is the reason behind it?
Indian Railways has decided to reclassify 18 'superfast' trains, removing their 'superfast' status and shifting them to the 'mail/express' category. In other words, the 'superfast' designation is being dropped for these trains, meaning passengers will no longer have to pay a 'superfast surcharge' when booking tickets. This is why passengers may see a reduction in their travel costs. A key question remains: exactly how much of a discount can passengers expect on their tickets?
Will the train numbers change?
According to the information available, the existing numbers for these trains will be replaced by new ones. If you travel on these trains, you will need to pay close attention to the train numbers moving forward.
- Tanakpur–Old Delhi Purnagiri Jan Shatabdi: 12035 to 15317
- Old Delhi–Tanakpur Purnagiri Jan Shatabdi: 12036 to 15318
- Dehradun–Kathgodam Naini Jan Shatabdi: 12091 to 15315
- Kathgodam–Dehradun Naini Jan Shatabdi: 12092 to 15316
- Moradabad–Ramnagar Corbett Park Link: 25013 to 15313
- Ramnagar–Moradabad Corbett Park Link: 25014 to 15314
- Moradabad–Ramnagar Link Express: 25035 to 15335
- Ramnagar–Moradabad Link Express: 25036 to 15336
- Islampur–New Delhi Magadh Express: 20801 to 18633
- New Delhi–Islampur Magadh Express: 20802 to 18634
- Darbhanga–Jalandhar City Antyodaya Express: 22551 to 15541
- Jalandhar City–Darbhanga Antyodaya Express: 22552 to 15542
- Patliputra–Chandigarh Express: 22355 to 13255
- Chandigarh–Patliputra Express: 22356 to 13256
- Muzaffarpur–Anand Vihar Bihar Sampark Kranti Express: 12557 to 15577
- Anand Vihar–Muzaffarpur Bihar Sampark Kranti Express: 12558 to 15578
- Rajgir–New Delhi Shramjeevi Express: 12391 to 13291
- New Delhi-Rajgir Shramjeevi Express – 12392 to 13292
How much will be saved on tickets?
The key question now is: how much relief can passengers expect following the removal of the superfast surcharge? According to available information, passengers could save ₹30 in the Sleeper class, while savings of ₹45 are expected in AC Chair Car, 3AC, 3AC Economy, and 2AC classes.
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Additionally, savings of up to ₹75 are possible in First AC. In other words, depending on the ticket category, passengers could save anywhere from ₹30 to ₹75. Most importantly, this will primarily benefit frequent travelers who rely on these trains regularly.
When will this change take effect?
Regarding the timeline for this change, reports indicate that it will come into effect starting January 1, 2027.
Passengers should be mindful when booking tickets
If you are planning to travel on these trains, be sure to check the train number carefully when booking your tickets. Since the train number is changing, searching for the train using the old number may cause issues. Therefore, it is advisable to pay close attention to these details at the time of booking.
