Karnataka: Local train fares back to pre-Covid era, relief for passengersThe South Western Railway (SWR) has reversed its decision to charge express fares for MEMU/DEMU trains in Karnataka, reverting to the pre-Covid practice of charging ordinary fares. This decision, effective immediately, applies to all mainline MEMU/DEMU and passenger trains stopping at all stations en route. The move follows complaints from commuters...
more... and comes a few weeks before the implementation of the election model code of conduct for Lok Sabha polls. While the minimum fare in passenger trains is Rs 10, it is Rs 30 in express trains. The Bengaluru division of SWR operates 108 services, with 40 being express trains. This decision affects the Bengaluru, Hubballi, and Mysuru divisions of SWR, while other zones may take independent decisions.
South Western Railway (SWR) ne Karnataka mein MEMU/DEMU trains ke liye express fares lagane ka apna faisla vapas le liya hai, aur pre-Covid practice ke mutabik ab ordinary fares lagane ja rahe hain. Ye faisla, turant prabhav se, saare mainline MEMU/DEMU aur passenger trains pe laagu hoga jo raste mein sabhi...
more... stations pe rukte hain. Ye kadam commuters ki shikayaton ke baad aaya hai aur Lok Sabha chunav ke liye election model code of conduct lagne ke kuchh hafte pehle liya gaya hai. Passenger trains mein minimum fare Rs 10 hai, jabki express trains mein Rs 30 hai. SWR ka Bengaluru division 108 services operate karta hai, jisme se 40 express trains hain. Ye faisla SWR ke Bengaluru, Hubballi, aur Mysuru divisions ko prabhavit karta hai, jabki dusre zones apne alag faisle le sakte hain.