PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first two new Amrit Bharat Express trains by Indian Railways on December 30. While the first train will run between Anand Vihar in Delhi to Darbhanga in Bihar via Ayodhya, the second train will be between Malda and Bengaluru.
Amrit Bharat Express: Fare structure of new train
The minimum fare for travelling on the Amrit Bharat Express trains for a distance of up to Rs 50 kilometres is Rs 35 for the second class coach.For a second class journey in a Mail/Express train, this base fare is Rs 30. The minimum fare for the sleeper class for a journey up to 15 kilometres is Rs 46, while for 50 kilometres is Rs 65.
The minimum fare for distances up to 5000 kilometres will be Rs 933 for second class and Rs 1469 for sleeper class. This fare is exclusive of reservation fee, supplementary charge for Superfast trains, Goods and Service Tax (GST) etc. which will be levied additionally.
Some of the noteworthy points in the Railway Board’s circular to zonal railways is:
- Other charges like superfast surcharge, reservation fee, etc as applicable shall be levied separately.
- Concessional tickets, tickets against free complimentary passes which are not reimbursed shall not be admissible in this train.
- Rounding of of fare shall be made as per existing principle
- Normal child fare rules shall apply.
- The eligibility of Privilege Pass/PTOs/Duty Pass ect for Railway employees shall be at par with eligibility in Mail/Express.
- Defence warrants, Paramilitary warrants which have fully reimbursable fare will be eligible for exchange as per the actual fare.
- Refund rules: Normal cancellation and refund rules shall apply.
About Amrit Bharat Express
Amrit Bharat Express trains are expected to usher in a new era of train travel for the aam aadmi who travels by non-AC coaches. The new train, which will run using the push-pull technology, will have a maximum permissible speed of 130 kmph. The push-pull technology, enabled by a WAP5 6,000 HP locomotive at each end of the train will enable faster acceleration and deceleration, hence reducing the travel time.
Amrit Bharat Express trains will have 22 coaches; 12 sleeper coaches, 8 general second class coaches, and 2 guard compartments. According to the Railway Board circular, Amrit Bharat trains have special features such as dust-sealed gangways, segregation of reserved and unreserved coaches with sliding doors, semi-permanent couplers, horizontal sliding windows, aerosol-based fire suppression system in toilets and electrical cubicle, floor guide fluorescent strips. You can also check Amrit Bharat train features in this detailed report.
Amrit Bharat Express fare: FAQs Answered
How is the fare structure of Amrit Bharat trains different from Mail/Express trains?
Amrit Bharat trains are equipped with many passenger friendly features, hence the ticket price of the train is higher than corresponding classes of Mail/Express trains. According to railway officials, the fares of Amrit Bharat Express train second class and sleeper class coaches are 15-17% higher than the same class of travel in Mail/Express trains.
What is the ticket price of Amrit Bharat Express trains?
The base fare for 1-50 kilometres distance for second class unreserved coach is Rs 30. The fare for 50 kilometres travel for sleeper class is Rs 65. These fares are not inclusive of any super fast charge, reservation fee in case of sleeper class coaches, GST etc.
Why are fares of Amrit Bharat Express trains higher than Mail/Express train classes?
According to railway officials the new Amrit Bharat Express train will command a higher base fare on account of better amenities that passengers on the train will benefit from. A railway official told TOI that Indian Railways has kept the fare only marginally higher compared to the amenities and comfort the train will provide.
What is the fare of second class unreserved travel on Amrit Bharat Express?
Second class unreserved coaches have a lower base fare compared to sleeper class coaches. In case of Amrit Bharat trains the base fare for second class starts at Rs 30 and goes up to Rs 933 depending on the distance.
What is the base fare for sleeper class on Amrit Bharat Express trains?
Sleeper class coaches have a higher base fare compared to second class unreserved coaches. In case of Amrit Bharat trains the base fare for sleeper class starts at Rs 46 and goes up to Rs 1469 depending on the distance.
