Train Fare Structure and Popular Trains

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What fare is charged for a child occupying a berth in a reserved class?

One-third the adult fare

Half the adult fare

Three-quarters the adult fare

The same as the adult fare (correct)

What is the fare policy for children in reserved chair cars?

No fare is charged for children

Half the adult fare

Three-quarters the adult fare

Full adult fare (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for identifying a train as a 'popular' train?

All intercity trains within a 100km radius (correct)

All special trains run to clear passenger rush

All Rajdhani Express trains

All trains with 60% occupancy in 3AC, 2AC and 1 AC combined from previous year

What is the minimum fare for a 300km journey in 2AC during peak season on a Rajdhani Express, excluding other charges?

718 Rs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total minimum cost (including all charges) of a 50km journey in an AC chair car on a Jan Shatabdi Express?

252 Rs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum fare for a Yuva passenger traveling up to 1500 km?

560 Rs (B) Signup and view all the answers

For a train that has 65% occupancy in one direction in 3AC, 2AC and 1AC classes and 55% in the return direction, will the train be classified as a 'popular train'?

In both directions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount that can be deposited as an advance deposit per counter?

Rs 1 crore (A) Signup and view all the answers

For cancellation of a reserved ticket, what percentage of the service charge is taken?

50% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the service charge for a second class passenger?

30 per passenger (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the time window for general reservations booking on non-ARP days?

08:00 to 22:00 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the license fee per counter per year?

Rs 5000 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum fare for a first-class monthly season ticket, including the supplementary charges?

Rs. 1000 (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a passenger purchases a ticket in multiple parts for the same distance instead of a single ticket, what will happen to the fare?

The fare will be more than the price of a single part ticket (A) Signup and view all the answers

For what type of traffic is the distance of the Neral-Matheran section inflated to 126 km on Central Railway?

Passenger Traffic (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is the fare calculated for travel beyond 5000 km?

5000 kms is deducted from distance and then the fare is calculated (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the rules provided, how is the fare for a Mail or Express train rounded?

Rounded to the next five rupees (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the calculated supplementary charge for a second-class monthly season ticket?

Rs. 225 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum chargeable weight for parcels?

10 kg (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance requirement to issue a monthly season ticket for both first class and second class?

10 km (A) Signup and view all the answers

If a journey is extended while on the train, will telescopic benefits still apply?

No, telescopic benefits will not apply (B) Signup and view all the answers

A motorcycle with a 150 CC engine would be charged what weight for transport?

200 Kg (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the inflated distance assigned for parcels traffic on the Neral-Matheran section, according to the traffic?

147 Kms (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a foldable chair for disabled is found un-booked in a passenger compartment, what happens?

It will be charged 6 times the normal rate for the entire distance of the ticket. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum freight charge for parcel transport?

Rs. 30/- (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the ‘R’ scale Rajdhani Parcel service?

It is determined by the Chief Commercial Manager annually. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a cycle be brought into the passenger compartment?

Only a child tricycles, and invalid chairs are the exception. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum chargeable distance for parcels?

50 km (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a new train has yet to be notified on the parcel charging scale, which scale is used for the first year?

Scale P (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens with detachable fittings of vehicles when transported?

They must be packed separately. (A) Signup and view all the answers

For parcel traffic, which service is determined annually by the Chief Commercial Manager (CCM)?

Rajdhani Parcel service (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is NOT permitted to be carried free in all classes?

Small hand bag / briefcase (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum permissible weight of luggage allowed in an AC II compartment, inclusive of free and marginal allowance?

100 Kgs (D) Signup and view all the answers

A passenger traveling on a child ticket in Sleeper Class has a free allowance of how much weight?

20 Kgs (D) Signup and view all the answers

A passenger in Second Class has a free allowance and a marginal allowance. What is the maximum weight they can carry in total?

70 Kgs (A) Signup and view all the answers

For which of the following tickets is the marginal allowance equal to their free allowance?

None of these (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the free baggage allowance of a passenger holding a Ist Class Green Pass?

70 Kgs (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a package needs to be charged based on its size, how much weight is equivalent to 28 cubic decimetres?

4 Kg (D) Signup and view all the answers

For a cylindrical package, what formula is used to calculate its volume?

$\pi * r^2 * h$ (A) Signup and view all the answers

A passenger is travelling with a child ticket in AC III class, what will be the maximum weight limit for their combined luggage?

50 Kgs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum permissible weight for a child ticket in Second Class?

50 Kgs (B) Signup and view all the answers

A package is 1.6 meters long, 1.1 meters wide, and 1.1 meters tall. It weighs 110 kg. How will this package be classified?

Bulky article, as the dimensions exceed the allowed limit. (A) Signup and view all the answers

A package weighs 95 kg and its dimensions are 90 cm x 90 cm x 65 cm. How will this package be classified?

Normal package, as the weight is less than 100 kg and only one dimension exceeds the allowed limit. (D) Signup and view all the answers

For a Rajdhani Express, if the base fare is $X$, what would be the ticket price for a 3 AC ticket during the fourth 10% charge increase, before any supplementary charges?

$1.4X$ (B) Signup and view all the answers

A passenger books a current ticket for 2 AC and the price at the end of charting was $1.4X$. What price will they pay for the ticket before supplementary charges?

$1.4X$ (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a Tatkal ticket is booked for a Sleeper class on a Rajdhani train, how will the base fare be modified for the ticket?

It will be multiplied by 1.5. (B) Signup and view all the answers

For an AC Chair Car ticket on a Shatabdi train, at what point does the dynamic pricing stop increasing?

After the ninth 10% of berths have been sold. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A passenger books a ticket in 3AC on a Duranto train when the dynamic fare is at $1.2X$. If the availability drops and a current ticket is booked in the same class, what fare will be charged before supplementary charges?

The last price sold for that class. (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a passenger wants to travel by 1 AC on a Shatabdi train, how will the base fare be modified?

It will remain at $X$. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A Tatkal ticket is booked for 2nd Class seating on a Rajdhani train. What happens to the base fare?

It will be multiplied by 1.5. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge for luggage booked over the free allowance in a passenger compartment?

1.5 times the 'L' scale rate (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about luggage booking in brake vans is correct?

There is no maximum limit for luggage booked in brake vans (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of service charge is returned upon the cancellation of a reserved ticket?

No refund is provided (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which charge will continue to be levied additionally as per existing instructions?

Superfast surcharge (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum chargeable weight for booking luggage?

10 kgs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fee for forwarding a note while booking luggage?

2% development surcharge is applicable (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the luggage allowance when livestock is booked in a brake van?

Charged at 1.5 times the 'L' Scale (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the established charge for a minimum chargeable distance when luggage is booked?

50 Kms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What rules are maintained without any change for the trains mentioned?

All existing rules and conditions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these items are NOT permitted to be carried free in all classes?

Chair for disables (Foldable) (A), Perambulator (Unfold) (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a passenger is found with an un-booked vehicle in the passenger compartment, what is the penalty?

The passenger will be fined six times the normal rate for the entire journey. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum chargeable weight for a parcel transported by rail?

10 kg (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which parcel service has its scale determined annually based on the parcel space utilization of the train?

Standard Parcel Service (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the ‘R’ scale Rajdhani Parcel Service?

Its rates are determined based on space utilization. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be carried free in the passenger compartment, regardless of class?

A child's tricycle (A) Signup and view all the answers

A new train is launched and hasn't yet been classified for parcel service. What scale will be used to charge parcels on this train in the first year?

Scale 'P' - Premier Parcel Service (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a parcel is booked for a journey of less than 50 km, what happens?

The parcel will be transported at the minimum chargeable distance rate. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the calculation of ‘R’ scale parcel rates?

The time of year (C) Signup and view all the answers

A passenger is carrying a motorcycle with an engine capacity of 200 CC in the passenger compartment. What is the correct weight for this vehicle, according to the content?

200 kg (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum permissible weight of a passenger's luggage that can be carried free of charge in a compartment regardless of class, if traveling with a medical certificate?

No weight limit applies, free allowance is granted (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is a package considered a 'bulky article'?

When the package's actual weight exceeds 100kg, or it exceeds the dimensions of 100cm x 100cm x 70cm regardless of its weight. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which situations would classify an article as a 'bulky article'?

A package weighing 105 kg with dimensions of 110cm x 100cm x 70cm. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many television sets are passengers permitted to bring into a compartment?

Only one portable television is allowed. (A) Signup and view all the answers

If a passenger with a medical certificate travels with an oxygen cylinder and a portable television, what is the maximum weight allowed for their luggage before incurring additional charges?

The allowance only applies to the oxygen cylinder and supporting stand. The television will be charged as per weight or dimension, whichever is higher, with no free allowance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum permissible weight for a passenger traveling on a child ticket in Second Class?

The weight is not mentioned in the content. (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a package exceeding the prescribed dimensional limits is transported in the brake van, what is the charge applied?

Double the normal rate for bulky articles. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum charge for a television set detected in a passenger compartment?

Six times the luggage rate for the total distance, with a minimum charge of Rs. 50/-. (A) Signup and view all the answers

If a statue exceeds the maximum allowable dimensions specified in the content, can it still be carried in the passenger compartment?

No, it must be transported in the break van. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fare Structure

Minimum fares, rounding off fares, inflated distances, combined fares, minimum chargeable distances and other charges are detailed for various classes per adult passenger.
Fares are different for busy seasons and lean seasons.
Children under 5 years travel free.
Children between 5 and 12 years pay half the adult fare in unreserved classes.
Children pay the full adult fare in reserved classes if they need a berth.
In reserved chair cars, full adult fare applies to children.
Minimum fares are not applicable for PTO and concessional fares.

Popular Trains

Two types of fares exist for 1AC and 2AC, based on popular train status.
Popular trains' fares remain consistent throughout the peak season.
Criteria for determining popular trains include: Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, special trains (when needed), and trains with over 60% occupancy in previous financial years (across all AC classes). If one direction reaches 60% utilization, this is considered a popular train in that direction too, even if the opposite direction does not.

Minimum Fare of Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi & GaribRath Trains

Minimum fares and reservation fees are given for different classes (1AC/2AC, AC3 Tier, Economy AC, etc.) of these specific train types, alongside supplementary charges.

Monthly Season Tickets

Monthly season tickets have minimum distance-based fares for different classes (First and Second).
Rounding off of fares for Mail/Express trains ends in five rupees.
Season Ticket fares also round to the nearest five rupees.

Telescopic Fares

Telescopic fare advantages are gained by purchasing a single ticket for a definite distance, instead of two or more parts reducing fees
No benefit of telescopic fare if the journey extends in the train.

Fare for Distance Beyond 5000 km

For distances beyond 5000 km, a separate fare table exists.

Combined Fares

Combined tickets are issued for situations where a specific class or train isn't available for the entire journey length.
Fare calculation involves calculating the fare for the entire distance in both higher and lower classes, and then adding the two fares.
The lower fare will be collected if the higher class fare is lower.

Flexi-Fare System

A flexi-fare system exists on Rajdhani, Duronto, and Shatabdi trains where base fares are increased 10% for every 10% of berth sales, up to a preset maximum.
1 AC and EC fares remain unchanged.

Luggage - Maximum Dimensions & Weights

In passenger compartments, maximum dimensions and weights vary by class.
No weight restrictions exist in brake vans.
Luggage exceeding 100 kg in weight or 100 cm x 100 cm x 70 cm in size is considered 'bulky articles'. and is subject to additional charges,.
Free luggage allowances differ in each class.

Booking of Luggage

Passengers can book luggage in compartment or brake van; however if in compartment must confirm with other passengers if this is acceptable. The maximum allowance is dependent on compartment type, luggage category, and whether it is booked on 'Railway Risk'.
A 2% development surcharge is also applied.

Booking of Oxygen Cylinders

Oxygen cylinders with a patient's supporting stand and doctor's certification are permitted.

Booking of Computers

One personal computer per passenger is permitted.

Booking of Statues

Dimensions and weight restrictions apply for statues, considering the material.

Booking of Musical Instruments

One musical instrument per passenger is allowed, with weight restrictions apply.

Booking of Bicycles

Bicycles/Tricycles are allowed in compartments only with the permission of fellow passengers.

Booking of Invalid Chairs

Invalid wheelchairs, push chairs, wheelchairs and children's buggies are permitted for travel with the passenger.
Non-foldable vehicles are permitted in the brake van.
A medical certificate is required, along with permission from fellow passengers.

Booking of Cots

Foldable cots are permitted in break vans, with no free allowance.

Booking of Vehicles

Maximum chargeable weights are specified for different vehicle types (cycles, scooters, motorbikes, rickshaws) and are dependent on the size of the vehicle.

Parcel Charges

Parcel charges are calculated based on the greater value between actual weight and calculated dimensions.
Minimum chargeable distance is 50 km and minimum chargeable weight is 10 kg.
Minimum freight cost is Rs 30.

Mobile Ticketing

Mobile ticketing is available through dedicated web portals, charging Rs. 5 /per ticket for lower classes and Rs 10 for higher classes.

YTSK (Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendra)

YTSK is a private-public partnership (PPP) centre dedicated to issuing UTS tickets at designated locations.

Jan Sadharan Ticket Booking Sevak (JTBS)

Railway Administration appoints designated agents (JTBS) for UTS ticket sales in identified station locations, who are minimum 18 years of age and have a landline phone.
Applicants must have a character certificate from the Assistant Scale Officer and Income Tax return (for the past 3 years).
Monthly commission rates for JTBS vary based on sales turnover.

Station Ticket Booking Agent

STBA agents are deployed at designated stations to minimize Station Master workloads, focusing on ticket issuance via UTS
The presence of STBA at a station means that booking clerks are not required.

Other Rules/Details

Various regulations and restrictions apply. For instance, particular items like offensive articles, dangerous materials, gas cylinders, etc., are subject to specific rules and restrictions.
Software, hardware, and stationery costs are the responsibility of the Railways. Locations are allocated free-of-charge.
Specific cancellation rules should be closely examined for particular situations.

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Explore the intricacies of train fare structures, including minimum fares, child fares, and the distinctions between reserved and unreserved classes. Additionally, learn about the criteria for popular trains and how their fares are managed during peak seasons.