Charged Express train fare for Chennai suburban train, passengers irkedHundreds of daily commuters in Chennai are protesting the classification of train No. 16085, running between Arakkonam and Jolarpettai, as an Express train despite covering only 146 km. The Railway Board's 2020 order stipulated that trains covering over 200 km qualify as Express trains. Passengers and passenger associations argue that...
more... the train, with its 14 halts, should be classified as a Fast Passenger train, reducing the minimum fare from Rs 30 to Rs 20. Despite repeated appeals, the Southern Railways has maintained the Express classification, leading to discontent among commuters. The current DRM is reviewing the matter.
Chennai mein, roz ke safar karne waale log, train No. 16085 ko Express train banaya jaane se pareshan hain. Ye train Arakkonam aur Jolarpettai ke beech chalti hai aur sirf 146 km ki duri cover karti hai. Railway Board ke 2020 ke order mein kaha gaya tha ki 200 km se...
more... zyada duri cover karne wali trains hi Express train hoti hain. Passengers aur associations keh rahe hain ki train ko Fast Passenger train banaya jaaye, jisse fare Rs 30 se kam ho kar Rs 20 ho jaaye. Southern Railways ne baar baar appeal karne ke baad bhi train ko Express hi rakhe hue hai. Current DRM is matter ko dekh rahe hain.