* Due to improper policies, IR is not in a position to operate enough trains thereby creating shortage of seats/berths to fulfil the demand and creating shortage, on te other hand is operating large number of Suvidha and special/flexifare trains forcing people to book in advance it there is slightest of possibility of travel leading to increased cancellation of tickets.
* On the other hand IR has increased the cancellation charges by many times in last few years. Result is colossal 1400 Cr Rs earning per annum on cancellation charges. This is a novel way to increase fares indirectly and earn thru higher fares as well as enhanced number of cancellations as well as much enhanced cancellation charges.