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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.

Introduction Vande Bharat Express New Delhi – Amb Andaura – New Delhi (Train No. 22447 / Train No. 22448) Details

Introduction Vande Bharat Express New Delhi – Amb Andaura – New Delhi (Train No. 22447 / Train No. 22448) Details

Vande Bharat Express flagged off today by Hon’ble Prime Minister to commence regular service from 19th October 2023

To run six days in a week

  • Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi flagged off the inaugural run of the new Vande Bharat Express from Amb Andaura, Una to New Delhi, today.
  • The Prime Minister inspected the train coaches of the Vande Bharat Express and took stock of the onboard facilities. Shri Modi also inspected the control centre of the locomotive engine of Vande Bharat Express. He also inspected Una railway station.

The Prime Minister was accompanied by Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Jai Ram Thakur, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Union Minister of Railways, Shri Ashvini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur when he arrived at Amb Andaura Railway Station in Una district of Himachal Pradesh.

The introduction of the train will help boost tourism in the region and provide a comfortable and faster mode of travel. The travel time from Una to New Delhi will be reduced by two hours. Running from Amb Andaura to New Delhi, it will be the fourth Vande Bharat train to be introduced in the country and is an advanced version compared to the earlier ones, being much lighter and capable of reaching higher speeds in a shorter duration. Vande Bharat 2.0 is equipped with more advancements and improved features such as reaching a speed of 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in just 52 seconds, and a maximum speed of up to 180 kilometres per hour. The improved Vande Bharat Express will weigh 392 tons when compared to the previous version of 430 tons. It will also have a Wi-Fi content on-demand facility. Every coach has 32” screens providing passenger information and infotainment compared to 24” in the previous version. Vande Bharat Express will also be environmentally friendly as the ACs will be 15 per cent more energy efficient. With dust-free clean air cooling of the traction motor, travel will become more comfortable. A side recliner seat facility provided only to Executive Class passengers earlier will now be made available for all classes. Executive Coaches have the added feature of 180-degree rotating seats

In the new design of Vande Bharat Express, a photo-catalytic ultraviolet air purification system is installed in the Roof-Mounted Package Unit (RMPU) for air purification. As recommended by Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), Chandigarh, this system is designed and installed on both ends of RMPU to filter and clean the air free from germs, bacteria, viruses etc. coming through fresh air and return air.

The Vande Bharat Express 2.0 offers a myriad of superior and aircraft-like travelling experiences. It is equipped with advanced state-of-the-art safety features including an indigenously developed Train Collision Avoidance System – KAVACH.

Train No. 22447 / 22448 New Delhi – Amb Andaura – New Delhi Vande Bharat Express shall commence its regular service from 19th October, 2022. This train will run six days a week (except Friday). Vande Bharat Express is a train set rake of 16 Coaches comprising of Executive Class and Chair Car coaches.

The Timings and stoppages of Vande Bharat Express are as under:

Train No. 22447 New Delhi – Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express Stations Train No. 22448 Amb Andaura – New Delhi Vande Bharat Express
05:50 D NEW DELHI A 18:25
08:00 / 08:02 A / D AMBALA A / D 16:13 / 16:15
08:40 / 08:45 A / D CHANDIGARH A / D 15:25 / 15:30
10:00 / 10:02 A / D ANANDPUR SAHIB A / D 14:08 / 14:10
10:34 / 10:36 A / D UNA HIMACHAL A / D 13:21 / 13:23
11:05 A AMB ANDAURA D 13:00

Fare structure of Train 22447 New Delhi – Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi to Amb Andaura is as under:

  • Executive Class – Rs 2045 (with Catering), Rs. 1890 (without catering)
  • Chair Car- Rs 1075 (with Catering), Rs 955 (without catering)

Fare structure of Train 22448 Amb Andaura – New Delhi Vande Bharat Express from Amb Andaura to New Delhi is as under:

  • Executive Class – Rs 2240 (with Catering), Rs. 1890 (without catering)
  • Chair Car- Rs 1240 (with Catering), Rs 955 (without catering)

Source: PIB

Rationalization of fare of AC ordinary services running over suburban sections

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

CC-11A-of-2022Download

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
(Kilometers) Rs. Rs. Rs.
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

3-Tier AC Coach Facilities 2021

3-Tier AC Coach Facilities 2021

Ministry of Railways

Indian Railways rolls out first AC Three Tier Economy Class Coach

Trial of the coach has been successfully completed

These coaches is having passenger capacity of 83 berths

These LHB Economy class coaches, after necessary sanctions, shall be inducted in all Mail / Express trains running with LHB coaches (except Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto and Jan Shatabdi etc. special type trains)

Posted On: 20 MAR 2021

Indian Railways Production Unit, Railway Coach Factory, Kapurthala has recently rolled out the first prototype Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) AC three-tier economy class coach of Indian Railways (IR). Trial has been successfully completed.

AC-3 Tier Economy Coach Fare Chart – Click Here

This is a new variant of LHB AC three-tier coach with features enumerated as below:-

  • Electrical panels with reduced footprint on the passenger deck, releasing additional floor space for passenger use.
  • Increased Passenger capacity of 83 Berths.
  • Provision of an enabling entrance and compartment for Divyangjan with wheelchair access and Provision of Divyangjan friendly toilet with wheelchair access complying to
    Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan norms.
  • AC ducting by providing individual vents for all berths.
  • Modular design of seats and berths to improve comfort, reduced weight and higher maintainability.
  • Improved passenger conveniences in form of foldable snack tables in both longitudinal and transverse bays, injury free spaces and holders for water bottles, mobile phone and magazines.
  • Individual reading lights and mobile charging points for each berth.
  • Ergonomically improved design of ladder for accessing the middle and upper berths.
  • Increased headroom in the middle and upper berths.
  • Improved design of the Indian and the Western style lavatories.
  • Aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic entrance.
  • Luminescent aisle markers.
  • Illuminated berth indicators integral with night lights with luminescent berth numbers.
  • Improved fire safety standards by ensuring compliance to world benchmark of EN45545-2 HL3 for materials.

These LHB Economy class coaches, after necessary sanctions, shall be inducted in all Mail / Express trains running with LHB coaches (except Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto and Jan Shatabdi etc. special type trains).