Luxury trains to slash ticket prices by 20%
Luxury trains in the country have long been plagued by poor patronage owing to prohibitive ticket prices. But this could soon change as they are set to be easier on the pocketbook by at least 20%, say railway officials. The Railway Board has directed that the tariff for luxury trains like the Maharajas’ Express and Palace on Wheels be reduced. In an order on March 1, the Board directed zonal railways to decrease their haulage charge by 50%.
Haulage charge is the tariff collected by zonal railways for transportation of the train. Senior officials say it is the biggest cost as far as these luxury tourist trains are concerned and a 50% drop will bring about a decrease in the tariff for passengers. Indian Railways runs five luxury trains including the Maharajas’ Express, Golden Chariot, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, Deccan Odyssey and Palace on Wheels.
The move comes after deliberations between the IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) and Indian Railways over the haulage charge. Officials said IRCTC had requested for a drop in the charge.
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