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High fares, longer journeys, delays make special trains less attractive to passengers: Officials

Railway Ministry claims to operate special trains during the festive rush, yet regular train demand exceeds their capaci...

High fares, longer journeys, delays make special trains less attractive to passengers: Officials
Source: Economic Times - Companies

Railway Ministry claims to operate special trains during the festive rush, yet regular train demand exceeds their capacity. Special trains often have higher fares and longer travel durations compared to regular trains, which leads to disappointment among travelers. Many passengers are willing to book waiting-list tickets for regular trains due to their reliability and punctuality. Railway officials suggest lowering special...

SOURCE: Economic Times - Companies
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