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Railways introduces Discount Scheme in AC Chair Car and Executive Classes of all trains

Newsmantra — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 08:31:49 +0000

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.

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Maharashtra cabinet decides all govt offices will be shut for 7 days except essential services

Newsmantra — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:53:36 +0000

Maharashtra government has decided to keep government offices closed for next 7 days. The government has issued a cabinet note in this regard. Only the offices dealing with essential and emergency services will continue to function. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra Government is already mulling suspension of Mumbai local train services to avoid spread of Coronavirus (COVID 19). Maharashtra is emerging as a centre of Coronavirus infections.

On Tuesday, a Mumabai man lost his life due to coronavirus. This was third death in the country due the dreaded disease. The man was 63-years-old. Health Ministry officials told PTI that number of infections in the country has touched 126.

Mumbai’s suburban local train network ferries more than 6 lakh passengers on daily basis. Mumbai local trains are infamous for being extremely crowded. This makes for perfect condition for any disease to spread among the population. Hence, the government is mulling suspension of train services.

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