Good news for passengers, Central Railways to run 76 special trains for Christmas and New Year, issues advisory; check routes, fare details
Central Railway on Monday announced that 76 special trains have been put into operation to meet passenger demand during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. The Ministry of Railways has announced the rationalization of passenger fares with the revised fare structure that will come into effect from December.
Central Railways will run 76 special trains for Christmas and New Year
The Central Railway on Monday announced that 76 special trains have been put into operation to meet passenger demand during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities, an official said. Speaking to ANI, CPRO Swapnil Nila said, “Central Railway has planned 76 special trains for Christmas and New Year. These include trains from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Karmani. Also, 8 special trains are running from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Thiruvananthapuram and 8 special trains are running from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Mangalore.”
“Also, 6 services have been planned from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Nagpur and 6 from Pune to Nagpur. We have also planned 4 special suburban trains on the 31st night, keeping in mind the needs of passengers.” Swapnil Nila urged passengers to book tickets in advance and follow safety protocols while traveling during the holiday season. Railways have also improved operational measures to ensure smooth movement and manage heavy traffic efficiently.
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Meanwhile, the Ministry of Railways on Sunday announced the rationalization of passenger fares, with the revised fare structure coming into force from December 26, aimed at balancing rising operating costs while minimizing the impact on passengers. According to the railways, there will be no increase in fares for suburban services and Monthly Season Ticket (MST) holders, providing convenience to daily commuters. Similarly, there will be no fare increase for ordinary class passengers traveling up to 215 kilometers.
Fares will increase by one penny per kilometer for journeys exceeding 215 kilometers in regular class. While the fare increase in Postal and Express non-AC categories will be two paise per kilometer, AC classes will also see an increase of two paise per kilometer. The ministry announced that the financial impact of the increase on passengers will be limited. For example, as per the revised structure, a 500-kilometre non-air-conditioned journey will cost just Rs 10 extra. The rationalization is expected to generate an additional Rs 600 million in revenue.
