Rail fare hiked earlier by new NDA government is rolled back partially (by not to include suburban travel upto 80 kms) brings some relief for daily passenger. So we can say what passed earlier failed now and good for people who travel in metro and local trains. Some people say decision is taken considering the election is Maharashtra.
In a partial rollback, the Railways on Tuesday announced that the recent hike of 14.2 per cent in passenger fares will not apply to second class suburban journey upto 80 kms, a decision that will give relief to lakhs of travellers mainly in metro cities.
In a revised order, the Railways also said that the fare hike in the unreserved segment shall come into force from June 28 as against June 25 when the increase will be implemented otherwise. Railways also gave some relief to monthly pass holders by reverting to 15, instead of 30, the number of trips for which they will have to make payment for travelling unlimited times in a month.
Story Date: 25 Jun 2014
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