New Delhi: To improve occupancy, Railways is set to introduce up to 25 percent discounts in fares for trains like the Shatabdi Express, Gatiman Express and Tejas as well as double-decker and intercity trains, which have low occupancy rates. "A decision on giving discount of passenger fare was taken today and a circular has been issued to all the zonal managers," a senior Railway Ministry official said.
He said, under this rule, passengers will be given up to 25 percent discount on the base fare in selected trains with less than 50 percent occupancy.
According to the circular, the percentage of discount on the fare and the right to decide the route of the train has been given to the Principal Chief Commercial Manager of the Zonal Railways.