Train Ticket Prices Decreased: 10 Major Express Routes Get Cheaper Fares from April
In a big relief for passengers, train ticket prices decreased on several long-distance routes as Indian Railways removes the superfast surcharge from 10 key trains. With summer travel set to rise, this move will directly lower fares and benefit thousands of daily and monthly travellers across eastern and northern India.
Superfast Tag Removed: What It Means for Passengers
For years, passengers have raised concerns about the extra superfast surcharge added to ticket prices. Now, Indian Railways has decided to remove the superfast classification from 10 prominent trains.
As a result, passengers will automatically see reduced ticket prices while booking.
List of Trains with Reduced Ticket Fares
The following trains will no longer carry the superfast tag, leading to a drop in fares:
Passengers travelling on these routes will now enjoy lower ticket costs due to the removal of the superfast fee.
Biggest Benefit for Eastern to Northern India Travellers
This decision is especially beneficial for passengers travelling between eastern and northern India. Every month, thousands rely on these trains to travel between:
These routes are popular among long-distance travellers, students, workers, and families. The reduction in fare will offer noticeable savings, especially for frequent travellers.
Why Fare Reduction Matters on These Routes
Many of these trains have multiple halts, which often reduced their overall average speed. For example:
With such a high number of stops, the removal of the superfast classification makes practical sense. Passengers will now avoid paying extra for a service that does not maintain higher average speeds.
New Ticket Prices Effective from April
The revised fare structure will be implemented in phases between April 13 and April 16. Passengers booking tickets for travel after this date will automatically see the reduced fare without the superfast surcharge.
If you are planning summer travel, booking tickets from April onwards on these routes could mean noticeable savings on your journey.
With train ticket prices decreased on these major routes, summer travel just became more affordable. Regular travellers between eastern and northern India can now look forward to cheaper rail journeys without compromising connectivity.
Superfast Tag Removed: What It Means for Passengers
For years, passengers have raised concerns about the extra superfast surcharge added to ticket prices. Now, Indian Railways has decided to remove the superfast classification from 10 prominent trains.
- These trains will now run as regular express services.
- The superfast surcharge will no longer be included in the fare.
- New train numbers will be issued after the reclassification.
As a result, passengers will automatically see reduced ticket prices while booking.
List of Trains with Reduced Ticket Fares
The following trains will no longer carry the superfast tag, leading to a drop in fares:
- Vibhuti Express (Prayagraj Rambagh–Howrah)
- Vibhuti Express (Howrah–Prayagraj Rambagh)
- Netaji Express (Howrah–Kalka)
- Netaji Express (Kalka–Howrah)
- Upasana Express (Howrah–Dehradun)
- Upasana Express (Dehradun–Howrah)
- Kumbh Express (Howrah–Dehradun)
- Kumbh Express (Dehradun–Howrah)
- Himgiri Express (Howrah–Jammu Tawi)
- Himgiri Express (Jammu Tawi–Howrah)
Passengers travelling on these routes will now enjoy lower ticket costs due to the removal of the superfast fee.
Biggest Benefit for Eastern to Northern India Travellers
This decision is especially beneficial for passengers travelling between eastern and northern India. Every month, thousands rely on these trains to travel between:
- Howrah and Prayagraj
- Howrah and Kalka
- Howrah and Dehradun
- Howrah and Jammu Tawi
These routes are popular among long-distance travellers, students, workers, and families. The reduction in fare will offer noticeable savings, especially for frequent travellers.
Why Fare Reduction Matters on These Routes
Many of these trains have multiple halts, which often reduced their overall average speed. For example:
- The Vibhuti Express stops at around 31 stations between Prayagraj Rambagh and Howrah.
- The Netaji Express halts at nearly 38 stations, including Prayagraj Junction.
With such a high number of stops, the removal of the superfast classification makes practical sense. Passengers will now avoid paying extra for a service that does not maintain higher average speeds.
New Ticket Prices Effective from April
The revised fare structure will be implemented in phases between April 13 and April 16. Passengers booking tickets for travel after this date will automatically see the reduced fare without the superfast surcharge.
If you are planning summer travel, booking tickets from April onwards on these routes could mean noticeable savings on your journey.
With train ticket prices decreased on these major routes, summer travel just became more affordable. Regular travellers between eastern and northern India can now look forward to cheaper rail journeys without compromising connectivity.
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