After flexi fare success, rail tariff rejig on the anvil; fare hike likely

With elections round the corner, the plan is unlikely to see the light of day till the next government takes charge

The Indian Railways is planning a new route-specific tariff model which is likely to increase fares on certain routes. This comes after the national carrier succeeded in increasing its revenue through the flexi fare system, launched in 2016 on premium trains. 

The new model could be applicable on all trains. “A new tariff model is in the initial stages of discussion. This will be vital for the railways as we are bearing huge losses on passenger side,” said a senior government official. Based on the idea floated, this may be a route-specific model as the railways is running on huge