New Delhi: In a bid to revamp the cash-starved Indian Railways, the fares of 48 Express and Mail trains have been increased. According to the new time-table released on Nov. 1, these new trains have been upgraded to ‘superfast’ trains, simply by raising their designated average speed by 5 km.
However, no additional amenities are being offered to passengers travelling on these trains. Passengers will now have to shell out Rs. 30 for sleeper, Rs. 45 for second and third AC and Rs. 75 for first AC classes. With these increase in charges, the Indian Railways is expected to rake in Rs. 70 crore additionally.
