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Fare structure of Humsafar train

Commercial Circular No. 72 of 2016 · 2016-12-15
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Circular numberCommercial Circular No. 72 of 2016
Date2016-12-15
TypeCommercial Circular
Topicfares
CurrencyHistorical — likely superseded
Official PDFindianrailways.gov.in

Summary

Fare structure of Humsafar train Base fare of AC-3tier of Humsafar train shall be 1.15 times of the base fare of AC-3tier

Text of the circular

भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
रेल मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(tad बोर्ड RATLWAY BOARD)

Commercial Circular No. 7. of 2016

No. TC 11/2910/16/Humsafar. . New Delhi, dated (4 .12.2016

The Chief Commercial Managers,
All Indian Railways
Sub: Fare structure of Humsafar train.

As announced during the Railway Budget 2016-17, Board has decided to run
Humsafar train with fully Air conditioned third AC service having facility GPS based
passenger information system, Passenger announcement system, fire and smoke detection
and-suppression system, CCTVs, comfortable seats, mobile and laptop charging points,
integrated Braille display, LCD display above compartment doors in the aisle, Fire retardant
curtains etc,.

' 2. The fare structure of this train which will have AC-3tier will be as follows:-

2.1. Out of total accommodation, 10% of total accommodation shall be earmarked as tatkal
quota. There is also provision for HO quota/duty pass quota in this train therefore out of
balance berths after 10% tatkal quota and HO/duty pass quota, the first block of 50% shall
be booked on the base fare for Humsafar train and thereafter a 10% increase for every
10% increase in the passenger block for the remaining 50%.

Base fare of AC-3tier of Humsafar train shall be 1.15 times of the base fare of AC-3tier
superfast Mail/Express trains, which shall be applicable for the first passenger block of 50%
and thereafter a 10% increase for every 10% increase in the passenger block for the
remaining 50%. Fare of tatkal quota shall be 1.5 times of Humsafar basic fares. Other
charges shall be levied separately.

The Sample details for charging fare of the Hurmsafar train shall be as under:-

Distance AC 3-Tier ~ Fare (in’)

(in kms) M/Exp a First | 10% 10% 10% | 10% | 10%
50%

1 A=1x1.15 |. Ax1 | Axt.1 | Ax1.2 | Ax1.3 | Ax1.4 | Ax4.5

Basic fare | 960 1104 104 1214 | 1325 | 1435 | 1546 | 1656

~ 2.2. Other charges like reservation fee, superfast surcharge, service tax etc., as applicable

shall be levied separately. Catering charge shall be optional for meals. The fare of
Humsafar is inclusive of bedroll charges.

2.3 The advance reservation period (ARP) will be 120 days.

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2.4 Normal Child fare rules will apply. No concessional tickets and tickets against Free
complimentary passes which are not reimbursed shall be admissible in this train.

2.5. Booking of tickets against Passes issued to Member of Parliaments and Rail travel
coupons (RTCs) issued to MLA/MLCs shall be permissible as they are fully reimbursed.

2.6 The eligibility of Privilege pass/PTO for Railway employees shall be on par with
eligibility in Rajdhani trains. ,

2.7 Defence warrants will be eligible for exchange as per the actual fare

3.0 Vacant berths left at पिएं न first charting would be offered for current booking.
Tickets under current booking shall be sold at the last price sold for that class with 10%
discount on last price and other supplementary charges like reservation fee, superfast
charges, service tax etc., as applicable shall be levied in full.

3.1. The last price of tickets for the train should be printed in the reservation chart for the

purpose of charging of difference of fare in the train or charging the passengers of the train .
without ticket etc., 10% discount in the last price shall also be applicable for allotment of

vacant berths in the train by TTEs.

3.2 Refund Rules: Normal cancellation and refund rule shall apply.

4.0 CRIS is requested to make necessary changes in the software.

4.1. Each Zonal Railway shall ensure that necessary arrangements are made to reach the
details to all the concerned staff well in advance.

4.2, The receipt of this letter may be acknowledged. Also please check these
instructions onthe Indian Railways website - www.indianrailways.gov.in Under the head
commercial circulars.

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