Railways has decided to delegate powers to Zonal Railways to introduce discounted fare scheme in trains with AC sitting accommodation.
hall be applicable in AC Chair Car and Executive classes of all trains having AC sitting accommodation including Anubhuti and Vistadome coaches.
The element of discount shall be upto maximum 25% on the basic fare.
The train having classes with occupancy less than 50% during the last 30 days shall be taken into consideration.
The discount can be given for the first-leg of journey and/or last leg of journey and/or intermediate sections and/or end to end journey, provided occupancy is less than 50% in that leg/section/end to end, as the case may be.
The discount shall be implemented with immediate effect. However, no refund of fare shall be admissible for already booked passengers. The discount shall for tickets booked upto preparation of 1st chart and during current booking. The discount may also be permitted onboard by TTE. This scheme shall not be applicable on special trains introduced as holiday/festival specials etc.
