Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Railway passenger fares not raised for seventh year

The Railway Budget for 2010-11on Wednesday proposed no increase in passenger fares and freight rates while reducing the tariff by Rs. 100 per wagon in transportation of foodgrains, kerosene and fertilisers to tackle the price rise.
The budget, presented by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Lok Sabha, also proposed to reduce the maximum limit of service charge on e-booking of tickets to Rs. 10 for sleeper class and Rs. 20 for AC class. The present maximum charge is Rs. 15 and Rs. 40 respectively.
This is the seventh year in a row that passenger fares have not been raised.

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