Review AC fares while ensuring ‘general class’ travel remains affordable: Parliament panel to railways

A parliamentary panel has recommended that Indian Railways review AC class fares to reduce revenue losses in the passenger segment. The panel noted a significant gap between passenger and freight revenue, impacting railway finances. While emphasizing the affordability of general class travel, the committee urged aligning AC fares with costs. The ministry currently provides substantial concessions on passenger tickets.
A parliamentary panel has recommended that Indian Railways review AC class fares to reduce revenue losses in the passenger segment. The panel noted a significant gap between passenger and freight revenue, impacting railway finances. While emphasizing the affordability of general class travel, the committee urged aligning AC fares with costs. The ministry currently provides substantial concessions on passenger tickets.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India A parliamentary panel has recommended that Indian Railways review AC class fares to reduce revenue losses in the passenger segment. The panel noted a significant gap between passenger and freight revenue, impacting railway finances. While emphasizing the affordability of general class travel, the committee urged aligning AC fares with costs. The ministry currently provides substantial concessions on passenger tickets.
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