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Discount Scheme in AC Chair Car and Executive Classes of all trains having AC Sitting Accommodation including Anubhuti & Vistadome Coaches

Discount Scheme in AC Chair Car and Executive Classes of all trains having AC Sitting Accommodation including Anubhuti & Vistadome Coaches

Ministry of Railways

  • Ministry of Railways introduces Discount Scheme in AC Chair Car and Executive Classes of all trains having AC Sitting Accommodation including Anubhuti & Vistadome Coaches
  • The element of discount shall be upto maximum 25% on the basic fare
  • Other charges as applicable shall be levied separately
  • Train having classes with occupancy less than 50% (either end to end or in some specified legs / sections) during the last 30 days shall be taken into consideration
  • Discount to be implemented with immediate effect.
  • No refund of fare shall be admissible for already booked passengers
  • In case of those trains where flexi fare scheme is applicable in a particular class and the occupancy is poor, flexi fare scheme may be withdrawn initially as a measure to increase the occupancy.
  • This scheme shall not be applicable on special trains introduced as holiday / festival specials etc.

Posted On: 08 JUL 2023 1:51PM by PIB Delhi

With a view to optimize utilization of accommodation in trains, Ministry of Railways has decided to delegate powers to Zonal Railways to introduce discounted fare scheme in trains with AC sitting accommodation, subject to the following terms and conditions:

Applicability of the Discounted Fare scheme:

  1. This scheme shall be applicable in AC Chair Car and Executive classes of all trains having AC sitting accommodation including Anubhuti and Vistadome coaches.
  2. The element of discount shall be upto maximum 25% on the basic fare. Other charges like reservation charge, Super fast surcharge, GST, etc., as applicable, shall be levied separately. The discount may be provided in any or all the classes on the basis of occupancy.
  3. The train having classes with occupancy less than 50% (either end to end or in some specified legs / sections depending upon the sections where discount is to be provided) during the last 30 days shall be taken into consideration. The fares of competitive mode of transport shall be the criteria while deciding quantum of discount.
  4. The discount can be given for the first-leg of journey and / or last leg of journey and / or intermediate sections and / or end to end journey, provided occupancy is less than 50% in that leg / section / end to end, as the case may be.
  5. The discount shall be implemented with immediate effect. However, no refund of fare shall be admissible for already booked passengers.
  6. Such discount shall be initially implemented for a period as decided by PCCMs of the zones corresponding to the originating station of the train, subject to a maximum of six months for the journey dates from when it is implemented. Discounted fare may be given for the entire duration or part duration or month wise or seasonal or for week days / weekends based on demand pattern of the aforementioned period.
  7. For trains with inter-zonal O-D pairs / destinations, discount in fare may be given in consultation with PCCMs of other Zonal Railways / Managing Director or COM / CCM in the case of KRCL.
  8. Further review shall be made regularly and based on the occupancy, the discount may be modified / extended / withdrawn.
  9. If modification of discount / withdrawal of the scheme is decided, the same may also be implemented with immediate effect. However no difference of fare shall be charged or collected from already booked passengers.
  10. In case of those trains where flexi fare scheme is applicable in a particular class and the occupancy is poor, flexi fare scheme may be withdrawn initially as a measure to increase the occupancy. In case this does not result in improved occupancy, only then discount scheme may be made applicable in those trains / classes.
  11. Tickets on PTOs / Difference of fare on Rly passes / Concessional vouchers / MLA / ex-MLAs coupons / Warrants / MPs / Ex-MPs / Freedom fighters etc shall be booked on original class wise fare and not on discounted fare.
  12. Tatkal quota shall not be earmarked in such trains for the decided period in case the discount is provided on end to end basis. Further, if discount is provided for part journey of the train, then tatkal quota may not be provided for the part of the journey where discount is given.
  13. The discount shall for tickets booked upto preparation of 1st chart and during current booking. The discount may also be permitted onboard by TTE.
  14. This scheme shall not be applicable on special trains introduced as holiday / festival specials etc.

The provision of this scheme shall be applicable upto a period of 1 year.

Fare Structure for AC Local Train

Fare Structure for AC local train

Ticketing

Modes of Ticketing

Tickets can be bought for single journey (one way) or a return journey. A return ticket is valid till midnight of the next day on weekdays and till Monday if purchased on a Friday for undertaking return journey.

A) Ticket Booking Office:

Tickets can be bought in cash/cashless through digital payment mode at booking counters provided at all suburban stations. After buying the ticket, journey should be started in one hour.

B) ATVM:

The ATVMs are available at all suburban stations and one can purchase First & Second Class single, return & renew season tickets & Platform tickets for adult & child. Smart Card is used to purchase tickets through ATVM. Smart Card can be purchased at booking offices at any suburban stations and recharged as per requirements. Commuters get 3% extra value on every recharge. Utility of Online Payment through QR Code has also been provided in ATVMs to purchase of ticket.

  • Smart Card Cost: Rs. 70/- (Rs. 50/- refundable deposit & Rs. 20/- recharge value)
  • Benefit: 3% extra value on every recharge.
  • Types of Tickets issued: I Class & II Class, Single, Return, Platform Tickets, Renew Season Tickets for Adult & Child
  • Minimum Recharge: Rs. 20/-
  • Maximum Recharge: Rs. 9500/-
  • Smart Card Cancellation Charges: Rs. 30/-
  • Validity: 1 year after last recharge.

C) Mobile Ticketing:

Download mobile app “UTS” on your smartphone (Android / Windows based) and sign up. R-Wallet with zero balance will be created. The Unreserved Railway journey tickets, Season tickets and Platform tickets can be booked by logging in with the mobile number & password. No need to print the ticket. The ticket is delivered on mobile itself. The R-Wallet can be recharged with a minimum amount of Rs.50/-, multiple Rs.100/- and maximum wallet balance of Rs..10000/- at any booking windows or through www.utsonmobile.indianrail.gov.in Commuters get 3% bonus on every recharge.

Mobile ticketing FAQs

D) JTBS:

Under the JTBS scheme, JTBS have been provided counters outside the station wherein the passengers can purchase unreserved tickets on payment of Rs. 2/- extra per passenger & Rs. 5/- extra on season ticket. As on 1-6-2023, 41 counters are functional in the Mumbai suburban section.

List of Authorised Jan Sadharan Ticket Booking Sevak

TOURIST TICKET:

Tourist Tickets for unlimited travel in Mumbai Suburban section of Western Railway & Central Railway are available at all suburban stations as under:

  1 Day 3 Days 5 Days
  I Class II Class I Class II Class I Class II Class
Adult 275 80 460 125 555 150
Child 170 55 265 80 310 90

For AC EMU
  1 Day 2 Day 3 Day
Adult 340 580 695
Child 200 325 380

AC EMU Suburban Season Ticket Fare Chart

Rationalization of fare of AC ordinary services running over suburban sections

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No.TC-II/ 2910 / 2021 / AC EMU

New Delhi, dated 04.05.2022

The Principal Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways.

Sub: Rationalization of fare of AC ordinary services running over suburban sections.

REF: Commercial circular no.11 of 2022 dated 29.04.2022

Vide Commercial Circular no. 11 of 2022 dated 29.04.2022, fare for AC ordinary services running over suburban sections have been rationalized. Rationalized basic fare Table for Single journey fare of first class as well as AC ordinary services over suburban section and season ticket basic fare table for season tickets for AC ordinary services have been enclosed along with the instruction.

Inadvertently distance range 201-205 in fare Tables has been printed after 246-250. Accordingly, revised basic fare tables are enclosed herewith for further necessary action.

There shall be no change in other terms and conditions of CC 11 of 2022.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

sd/-
(vipul Singhal)
Director Passenger Marketing
Railway Board

Annexure- I & II

Single Journey Suburban Base Fare of First Class & AC EMU

Distance First Class AC EMU
Slab (Kilometers)
Rs. Rs.
1 – 5 23 29
6 – 10 23 29
11 – 15 32 37
16 – 20 50 56
21 – 25 50 56
26 – 30 72 80
31 – 35 72 80
36 – 40 77 85
41 – 45 77 85
46 – 50 81 90
51 – 55 85 94
56 – 60 89 99
61 – 65 90 99
66 – 70 94 104
71 – 75 102 113
76 – 80 104 113
81 – 85 111 123
86 – 90 111 123
91 – 95 114 123
96 – 100 119 132
101 – 105 119 132
106 – 110 127 142
111 – 115 128 142
116 – 120 128 142
121 – 125 132 147
126 – 130 136 151
131 – 135 140 156
136 – 140 145 161
141 – 145 147 161
146 – 150 153 170
151 – 155 153 170
156 – 160 153 170
161 – 165 162 180
166 – 170 162 180
171 – 175 171 190
176 – 180 171 190
181 – 185 175 194
186 – 190 179 199
191 – 195 179 199
196 – 200 184 204
201 – 205 188 209
206 – 210 188 209
211 – 215 196 218
216 – 220 201 223
221 – 225 205 228
226 – 230 205 228
231 – 235 209 232
236 – 240 209 232
241 – 245 218 242
246 – 250 222 247
251 – 255 226 251
256 – 260 226 251
261 – 265 230 256
266 – 270 230 256
271 – 275 239 266
276 – 280 239 266
281 – 285 243 270
286 – 290 243 270
291 – 295 252 280
296 – 300 252 280
301 – 310 261 290
311 – 320 265 294
321 – 330 274 304
331 – 340 282 313
341 – 350 286 318
351 – 360 291 323
361 – 370 299 332
371 – 380 303 337
381 –  390 316 351
391 – 400 320 356
401 – 410 325 361
411 – 420 333 370
421 – 430 342 380
431 – 440 347 385
441 – 450 351 390
451 – 460 355 394
461 – 470 359 399
471 – 480 368 409
481 – 490 376 418
491 – 500 381 423

Annexure- III

AC EMU Suburban Season Ticket Base Fare

Distance Slab Monthly Season Ticket (MST) Fortnightly Season Ticket Weekly Season Ticket
(Kilometers) Rs. Rs. Rs.
1 – 5 590 445 295
6 – 10 590 445 295
11 – 15 780 585 390
16 – 20 1200 900 600
21 – 25 1210 910 605
26 – 30 1620 1215 810
31 – 35 1630 1225 815
36 – 40 1720 1290 860
41 – 45 1730 1300 865
46 –  50 1890 1420 945
51 –  55 1940 1455 970
56 – 60 2010 1510 1005
61 – 65 2020 1515 1010
66 – 70 2180 1635 1090
71 – 75 2310 1735 1155
76 – 80 2320 1740 1160
81 – 85 2490 1870 1245
86 – 90 2510 1885 1255
91 – 95 2530 1900 1265
96 – 100 2680 2010 1340
101 – 105 2730 2050 1365
106 – 110 2860 2145 1430
111 – 115 2880 2160 1440
116 – 120 2940 2205 1470
121 – 125 2960 2220 1480
126 – 130 3060 2295 1530
131 – 135 3200 2400 1600
136 – 140 3240 2430 1620
141 – 145 3320 2490 1660
146 – 150 3440 2580 1720
151 – 155 3500 2625 1750
156 – 160 3510 2635 1755
161 – 165 3640 2730 1820
166 – 170 3700 2775 1850
171 – 175 3810 2860 1905
176 – 180 3830 2875 1915
181 – 185 4000 3000 2000
186 – 190 4050 3040 2025
191 – 195 4070 3055 2035
196 – 200 4160 3120 2080
201 – 205 4270 3205 2135
206 – 210 4270 3205 2135
211 – 215 4460 3345 2230
216 – 220 4480 3360 2240
221 – 225 4620 3465 2310
226 – 230 4620 3465 2310
231 – 235 4670 3505 2335
236 – 240 4670 3505 2335
241 – 245 4910 3685 2455
246 – 250 4920 3690 2460
251 – 255 5060 3795 2530
256 – 260 5060 3795 2530
261 – 265 5200 3900 2600
266 – 270 5200 3900 2600
271 – 275 5350 4015 2675
276 – 280 5350 4015 2675
281 – 285 5460 4095 2730
286 – 290 5460 4095 2730
291 – 295 5690 4270 2845
296 – 300 5690 4270 2845

Source:  https://indianrailways.gov.in/

Fare Structure of AC EMU

The fare structure of AC EMU service shall be as under :

1) Base fare of the single journey of AC EMU shall be 1.3 times of the base fare of existing fare of single journey ticket for first class. However as an introductory offer for a period of initial six months, the base fare of single journey of AC EMU shall be charged 1.2 times of the base fare of existing fare of single journey ticket of first class. The difference between 1.3 times and 1.2 times will be shown in the ticket as discount during the introductory period.

2) Season tickets :- Weekly, Fortnightly and monthly season tickets shall be charged equivalent to 5, 7.5 and 10 single journey of AC EMU respectively. No other type of season tickets shall be issued for the time being.

3) AC EMU ticket holder shall also be allowed to travel by first class compartments of local trains.

The details of fare charges of AC local train are displayed as under :-

Comparison of 1st Class and AC Local Fare in Rs. ( Base fare * 1.2 times for 1st 6 months )

Single Ticket Fare Weekly Season Ticket Fortnightly Season Ticket
From To 1st Class Ac Local 1st Class Ac Local
CCG MMCT 50 60 NA 285
CCG DDR 70 85 NA 445
CCG BA 70 85 NA 445
CCG ADH 105 125 NA 655
CCG BVI 140 165 NA 855
CCG BYR 150 175 NA 905
CCG BSR 165 195 NA 1035
CCG VR 170 205 NA 1070
Single Ticket Fare Monthly Season Ticket
From To 1st Class Ac Local 1st Class Ac Local
CCG MMCT NA 430 345 570
CCG DDR NA 630 490 820
CCG BA NA 630 490 820
CCG ADH NA 945 670 1240
CCG BVI NA 1245 755 1640
CCG BYR NA 1325 910 1745
CCG BSR NA 1505 1105 1975
CCG VR NA 1555 1185 2040

Source: PIB

Mumbai Suburban Train Fare Table

Mumbai Suburban Train Fare Table

Ticketing

Modes of Ticketing

Tickets can be bought for single journey (one way) or a return journey. A return ticket is valid till midnight of the next day on weekdays and till Monday if purchased on a Friday for undertaking return journey.

A) Ticket Booking Office:

Tickets can be bought in cash/cashless through digital payment mode at booking counters provided at all suburban stations. After buying the ticket, journey should be started in one hour.

B) ATVM:

The ATVMs are available at all suburban stations and one can purchase First & Second Class single, return & renew season tickets & Platform tickets for adult & child. Smart Card is used to purchase tickets through ATVM. Smart Card can be purchased at booking offices at any suburban stations and recharged as per requirements. Commuters get 3% extra value on every recharge. Utility of Online Payment through QR Code has also been provided in ATVMs to purchase of ticket.

  • Smart Card Cost: Rs. 70/- (Rs. 50/- refundable deposit & Rs. 20/- recharge value)
  • Benefit: 3% extra value on every recharge.
  • Types of Tickets issued: I Class & II Class, Single, Return, Platform Tickets, Renew Season Tickets for Adult & Child
  • Minimum Recharge: Rs. 20/-
  • Maximum Recharge: Rs. 9500/-
  • Smart Card Cancellation Charges: Rs. 30/-
  • Validity: 1 year after last recharge.

C) Mobile Ticketing:

Download mobile app “UTS” on your smartphone (Android / Windows based) and sign up. R-Wallet with zero balance will be created. The Unreserved Railway journey tickets, Season tickets and Platform tickets can be booked by logging in with the mobile number & password. No need to print the ticket. The ticket is delivered on mobile itself. The R-Wallet can be recharged with a minimum amount of Rs.50/-, multiple Rs.100/- and maximum wallet balance of Rs..10000/- at any booking windows or through www.utsonmobile.indianrail.gov.in Commuters get 3% bonus on every recharge.

Mobile ticketing FAQs

D) JTBS:

Under the JTBS scheme, JTBS have been provided counters outside the station wherein the passengers can purchase unreserved tickets on payment of Rs. 2/- extra per passenger & Rs. 5/- extra on season ticket. As on 1-6-2023, 41 counters are functional in the Mumbai suburban section.

List of Authorised Jan Sadharan Ticket Booking Sevak

TOURIST TICKET:

Tourist Tickets for unlimited travel in Mumbai Suburban section of Western Railway & Central Railway are available at all suburban stations as under:

  1 Day 3 Days 5 Days
  I Class II Class I Class II Class I Class II Class
Adult 275 80 460 125 555 150
Child 170 55 265 80 310 90

For AC EMU
  1 Day 2 Day 3 Day
Adult 340 580 695
Child 200 325 380

AC EMU Suburban Season Ticket Fare Chart

Rationalization of fare of AC ordinary services running over suburban sections

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No.TC-II/ 2910 / 2021 / AC EMU

New Delhi, dated 04.05.2022

The Principal Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways.

Sub: Rationalization of fare of AC ordinary services running over suburban sections.

REF: Commercial circular no.11 of 2022 dated 29.04.2022

Vide Commercial Circular no. 11 of 2022 dated 29.04.2022, fare for AC ordinary services running over suburban sections have been rationalized. Rationalized basic fare Table for Single journey fare of first class as well as AC ordinary services over suburban section and season ticket basic fare table for season tickets for AC ordinary services have been enclosed along with the instruction.

Inadvertently distance range 201-205 in fare Tables has been printed after 246-250. Accordingly, revised basic fare tables are enclosed herewith for further necessary action.

There shall be no change in other terms and conditions of CC 11 of 2022.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

sd/-
(vipul Singhal)
Director Passenger Marketing
Railway Board

Annexure- I & II

Single Journey Suburban Base Fare of First Class & AC EMU

Distance First Class AC EMU
Slab (Kilometers)
Rs. Rs.
1 – 5 23 29
6 – 10 23 29
11 – 15 32 37
16 – 20 50 56
21 – 25 50 56
26 – 30 72 80
31 – 35 72 80
36 – 40 77 85
41 – 45 77 85
46 – 50 81 90
51 – 55 85 94
56 – 60 89 99
61 – 65 90 99
66 – 70 94 104
71 – 75 102 113
76 – 80 104 113
81 – 85 111 123
86 – 90 111 123
91 – 95 114 123
96 – 100 119 132
101 – 105 119 132
106 – 110 127 142
111 – 115 128 142
116 – 120 128 142
121 – 125 132 147
126 – 130 136 151
131 – 135 140 156
136 – 140 145 161
141 – 145 147 161
146 – 150 153 170
151 – 155 153 170
156 – 160 153 170
161 – 165 162 180
166 – 170 162 180
171 – 175 171 190
176 – 180 171 190
181 – 185 175 194
186 – 190 179 199
191 – 195 179 199
196 – 200 184 204
201 – 205 188 209
206 – 210 188 209
211 – 215 196 218
216 – 220 201 223
221 – 225 205 228
226 – 230 205 228
231 – 235 209 232
236 – 240 209 232
241 – 245 218 242
246 – 250 222 247
251 – 255 226 251
256 – 260 226 251
261 – 265 230 256
266 – 270 230 256
271 – 275 239 266
276 – 280 239 266
281 – 285 243 270
286 – 290 243 270
291 – 295 252 280
296 – 300 252 280
301 – 310 261 290
311 – 320 265 294
321 – 330 274 304
331 – 340 282 313
341 – 350 286 318
351 – 360 291 323
361 – 370 299 332
371 – 380 303 337
381 –  390 316 351
391 – 400 320 356
401 – 410 325 361
411 – 420 333 370
421 – 430 342 380
431 – 440 347 385
441 – 450 351 390
451 – 460 355 394
461 – 470 359 399
471 – 480 368 409
481 – 490 376 418
491 – 500 381 423

Annexure- III

AC EMU Suburban Season Ticket Base Fare

Distance Slab Monthly Season Ticket (MST) Fortnightly Season Ticket Weekly Season Ticket
(Kilometers) Rs. Rs. Rs.
1 – 5 590 445 295
6 – 10 590 445 295
11 – 15 780 585 390
16 – 20 1200 900 600
21 – 25 1210 910 605
26 – 30 1620 1215 810
31 – 35 1630 1225 815
36 – 40 1720 1290 860
41 – 45 1730 1300 865
46 –  50 1890 1420 945
51 –  55 1940 1455 970
56 – 60 2010 1510 1005
61 – 65 2020 1515 1010
66 – 70 2180 1635 1090
71 – 75 2310 1735 1155
76 – 80 2320 1740 1160
81 – 85 2490 1870 1245
86 – 90 2510 1885 1255
91 – 95 2530 1900 1265
96 – 100 2680 2010 1340
101 – 105 2730 2050 1365
106 – 110 2860 2145 1430
111 – 115 2880 2160 1440
116 – 120 2940 2205 1470
121 – 125 2960 2220 1480
126 – 130 3060 2295 1530
131 – 135 3200 2400 1600
136 – 140 3240 2430 1620
141 – 145 3320 2490 1660
146 – 150 3440 2580 1720
151 – 155 3500 2625 1750
156 – 160 3510 2635 1755
161 – 165 3640 2730 1820
166 – 170 3700 2775 1850
171 – 175 3810 2860 1905
176 – 180 3830 2875 1915
181 – 185 4000 3000 2000
186 – 190 4050 3040 2025
191 – 195 4070 3055 2035
196 – 200 4160 3120 2080
201 – 205 4270 3205 2135
206 – 210 4270 3205 2135
211 – 215 4460 3345 2230
216 – 220 4480 3360 2240
221 – 225 4620 3465 2310
226 – 230 4620 3465 2310
231 – 235 4670 3505 2335
236 – 240 4670 3505 2335
241 – 245 4910 3685 2455
246 – 250 4920 3690 2460
251 – 255 5060 3795 2530
256 – 260 5060 3795 2530
261 – 265 5200 3900 2600
266 – 270 5200 3900 2600
271 – 275 5350 4015 2675
276 – 280 5350 4015 2675
281 – 285 5460 4095 2730
286 – 290 5460 4095 2730
291 – 295 5690 4270 2845
296 – 300 5690 4270 2845

Source:  https://indianrailways.gov.in/

Withdrawal of Unified Fare Structure for AC-3 Tier and Restoration of AC-3 Tier Economy Fare

Restoration of All Provisions of AC 3-Tier Economy w.e.f 22.03.2023

Withdrawal of Unified Fare Structure for AC-3 Tier and Restoration of AC-3 Tier Economy Fare

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

Commercial Circular No. 6 of 2023

No.TC 11/2910/2021/AC 3 tier economy
(3359777)

New Delhi, Dt 31-03-2023

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways

Sub: Withdrawal of unified fare structure for AC-3tier and restoration of AC-3tier economy fare.

Ref: 1. Commercial Circular no. 10 of 2021 dated 19.08.2021.
2. Board’s instruction no. 2020/M(C)/137/2Pt2 dated 08.09.2022.
3. Commercial Circular no. 22 of 2022 dated 11.11.2022.

In continuation of above, Ministry of Railways have decided to withdraw instruction issued vide Commercial Circular no. 22 of 2022 dated 11.11.2022 (regarding unified AC 3-tier service) with detailed conditions as mentioned in para 2 below and accordingly restore Commercial Circular no. 10 of 2021 dated 19.08.2021. However, joint instruction as regards provision of linen in 3AC economy coaches (LWACCNE) dated 08.09.2022 shall continue.

(2). For restoration of all provisions of AC 3-tier economy w.e.f 22.03.2023 following is instructed:

(a). From 22.03.2023, all future bookings in AC economy coaches beyond the No Booking Date / ARP shall be done as ‘3E’ instead of ‘3A’. Coach ID shall be changed to ‘M instead of B’.

(b). For bookings already made in AC 3-tier economy coaches as ‘3A’ at the time of charting CRIS shall readjust charting and allot berths in 3E coaches with coach ID “M”. CRIS may ensure compaction of already allotted passengers to the extent possible.

(c). Difference of fare between AC 3-tier and AC 3-tier economy shall be automatically given by IRCTC in case of i/e-tickets. For counter ticket passengers, difference of fare shall be given as per existing refund rule for refund of difference of fare in case of lower class of travelling.

(d). SMS shall be sent to all such passengers.

(3). The above changes shall be made effective from 22.03.2023.

(4). CRIS is requested to make necessary changes in the software.

(5). The receipt of this letter may be acknowledged. Also please check these instructions on the Indian Railways website – www.indianrailways.gov.in under the head commercial circulars.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

(Vipul Singhal)
Director Passenger Marketing
Railway Board

Source: https://indianrailways.gov.in/

Vande Bharat Express Chennai – Mysuru – Chennai (Train No. 20607 / Train No. 20608) Details

Introduction Vande Bharat Express Chennai – Mysuru – Chennai (Train No. 20607 / Train No. 20608) Details

  • Inaugural run of Vande Bharat Express train to be flagged off from KSR Bengaluru to Chennai by Hon’ble PM on 11th Nov 2022
  • First Vande Bharat Train connecting Southern States
  • Regular operation of Dr MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express to commence from 12th Nov

Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India will flag off the inaugural special service of Mysuru – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express from KSR Bengaluru around 11:00 hours on 11th November 2022

Regular operation of Train Nos.20607 / 20608 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express trains will commence on and from 12th November 2022, from both the destinations, namely, Dr MGR Chennai Central and Mysuru. The service of Train Nos.20607/20608 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express trains will be operated six days a week (except Wednesdays) from both the ends. Stoppages will be provided at Katpadi Jn and KSR Bengaluru for both the services.

Composition: 14 Chair Cars and 2 Executive Chair Cars (Total 16 Coaches)

The detailed timings and stoppages of Train Nos. 20607 / 20608 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express with effect from 12th November 2022 (Saturday) is given below: (Timings in hours)

Vande Bharat Express Chennai to Bangalore Timings | Vande Bharat Express Mysore to Chennai Timings

Train No.20607 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru Vande Bharat Express  (Except Wednesdays) Stations Train No.20608  Mysuru – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express (Except Wednesdays)
05.50 (d) Dr MGR Chennai Central (a) 19.30
07.21 / 07.25 (a / d) KatpadiJn (a / d) 17.36 / 17.40
10.20 / 10.25 (a / d) KSR Bengaluru (a / d) 14.55 / 15.00
12.20 (a) Mysuru Jn (d) 13.05

Vande Bharat Express Chennai to Bangalore Ticket Price | Vande Bharat Express Bangalore to Chennai Ticket Price

No concession and Child fare shall be admissible in the above Vande Bharat Express trains. Only full fare adult tickets shall be issued. Other terms and conditions for booking, cancellation, refund, etc. shall be as per Shatabdi trains.

Advance reservation for the above Vande Bharat Express train service commencing from 12-11-2022 is open from Southern Railway end.

Inaugural Special from KSR Bengaluru to Dr. MGR Chennai Central:

The inaugural special Vande Bharat Express from Mysuru to Dr.MGR Chennai Central will be flagged off by Shri. Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister around 10:20 hours from KSR Bengaluru on 11th Nov, 2022. This inaugural special train will stop at almost all enroute stations for the benefit of everyone living in the town/city to see the Vande Bharat Train manufactured in ICF, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The premium train service symbolizes the future of rail travel in the country with its state-of-the-art facilities, advanced safety technology, thus redefining travel experience.