Chair car passenger travel in low occupancy trains to get cheaperChair car passenger travel in low occupancy trains can now get cheaper with the introduction of a new discount scheme that allows Zonal Rai...
08 Jul, 2023, 04.18 PM IST
Railways to slash prices of AC chair car, executive classes on low-occupancy routes, by up to 25%Indian Railways has introduced discounted fare schemes for trains with AC chair cars, in a bid to enhance capacity utilisation. Zonal Railw...
08 Jul, 2023, 02.36 PM IST
Indian Railways halts new applications for private sector wagonsA government official said there were growing concerns over congestion on the railway network in the coal and mineral-rich eastern states o...
07 Apr, 2023, 12.59 PM IST
Railways announce 25 per cent discount on select train tickets. Details hereThe scheme shall be applicable for AC chair car and executive chair car accommodation like in Shatabdi, Gatimaan, Tejas, Double Decker, Int...
29 Aug, 2019, 10.25 AM IST
Railways to offer up to 25 per cent discount in some Shatabdi, Tejas trains: OfficialThe railway ministry has decided to delegate powers to the Principal Commercial Managers of the zones to introduce the discounted fare sche...
27 Aug, 2019, 09.48 PM IST
Railways may scrap flexi-fare scheme today, providing relief ahead of DiwaliThe reworked plan could also see the railways offering up to 50% discount for ‘last-minute’ bookings made for seats available up to four da...
26 Oct, 2018, 11.28 AM IST
Rail fares set to get cheaper as Railways plan to scrap flexi-fares from 40 trainsAccording to sources, the flexi-fare scheme is being scrapped for trains that have shown 50% “utilisation” — a euphemism for bookings.
14 Sep, 2018, 12.27 PM IST
Flexi fare: Railways earns additional Rs 540 crore in less than a yearThe Railways made changes in the flexi fare structure to attract last minute travellers and introduced a range of discounts.
06 Aug, 2017, 12.09 PM IST
Railways to utilise empty freight rakes by offering rebate to customersThere will be no delays, no processing and no waiting. It will be as easy as hailing an auto-rickshaw on the road.
25 Jun, 2015, 02.11 AM IST
- Govt to rope in private companies to build rail network
The government has decided to rope in the private sector for building rail lines and connectivity projects to create additional rail transp...
23 Jul, 2010, 01.55 AM IST
- Railways to unload sops for bulk cargo
Transporting key commodities such as iron ore, coal, foodgrain and containers by rail is set to become expensive with the Indian Railways d...
28 Dec, 2009, 05.36 AM IST
- Railway Budget 2009-10: Mamata focuses on passenger amenities, reworks tatkal fares
The Railways has decided to develop 50 stations as world class stations. 309 will be developed as ideal stations.
03 Jul, 2009, 01.21 PM IST
- Rlys to offer discount on iron ore movement
The Railways has decided to offer 20-30 per cent discount on movement of iron ore, the prime raw material used for steel making.
01 Sep, 2008, 01.50 AM IST
- Lalu likely to drive in freight cuts to help inflation busters
The Railways may go on a freight rationalisation in the coming Budget bringing down freight on commodities including steel, cement and petr...
28 Dec, 2007, 05.11 AM IST
- Railways to extend discount on freight charges
The Railways is all set to announce an extension of 30% discount on empty flow direction for freight carriage till December. The scheme was...
03 Oct, 2007, 01.24 AM IST
- Rlys may ferry cement, steel for less
Cement, sugar and steel sectors would not be required to pay the busy season surcharge of 15% on freight cost.
09 Aug, 2007, 01.38 AM IST
- Lalu may use freight to derail inflation
Railway budget is expected to bring down freight rates for fertilisers, food grains, steel & petroleum goods.
23 Feb, 2007, 12.00 AM IST