train journey will be expensive

Railways may hike fares for long-distance diesel-engined trains. According to the news of Zee News, the Railway Board may increase the fare of trains running on diesel locomotives by Rs 10 to Rs 50. According to the news, the Railways is planning to levy hydrocarbon surcharge or diesel tax on trains with long distance diesel engines. This additional charge will be applicable only on those trains, which cover more than half of their journey with the help of diesel engine.

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If the railways does this, then it is believed that the fare of AC coach may increase by Rs 50, sleeper coach by Rs 25 and general coach fare by Rs 10. According to the report, the Railway Board is preparing a list of such trains which use diesel for more than half the distance in their journey. This decision can be taken to reduce the increasing pressure on Revway due to rising oil prices. Due to the increase in global oil prices, it is also affecting India.

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Railways is preparing to use this surcharge for its electricity campaign. Railways is running this campaign to reduce pollution, reduce carbon emissions to zero and reach 100% electrification. Railways is trying to reduce the cost by adding surcharge and cutting concessions and discounts, reducing the facilities available during the journey without increasing the basic fare. During Corona, the bedroll service in trains was stopped by the Railways, which has not been implemented yet, while the full fare is charged from the passengers. At the same time, the concession given to senior citizens in the fare was also discontinued. Similarly, the railways is indirectly increasing the fares by reducing the facilities.