New Delhi, Vande Bharat AC Chair Car fare for 300-400 km journey is approx ₹2.19 per kilometre, which is much lower than the fare for similar services in countries like China, Japan and France, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnab said in a written statement in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Vande Bharat AC chair car fares are much less than China, Japan, France: VaishnavAccording to Vaishnava, rents in these countries range from ₹From 7 ₹20 per km.
“The Ministry of Railways, while deciding the fare structure of various types of passenger services, gives due consideration to aspects such as cost of service, cost of service, type of service and facilities offered, affordability, competition from other competing modes and socio-economic considerations,” Vaishnav Vande said while replying to a query on the fare structure of Bharat Trains.
He added that Vande Bharat services were launched in February 2019 and are currently operating on 82 routes with 164 train services.
The Railway Minister informed that Bande Bharat trains operate as a distinct passenger service category with a fixed fare structure and features like advanced suspension system, semi-high-speed operations with rapid acceleration, automatic plug doors, ergonomic seats, mini pantry, CCTV and KAVACH.
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Keeping in mind the capacity, he said, the fare structure of these trains has been kept below the cost of the service.
“For a journey between 300 to 400 kms, Vande Bharat AC chair car fares approx ₹2.19 per km, which is much lower than the fares for similar services in countries like China, Japan and France, where it ₹From 7 ₹20 per kilometre,” said Vaishnav.
He added, “The rational fare structure has facilitated massive expansion of these services across the country, reflecting strong passenger demand for these services. Vande Bharat services have high occupancy levels on all major routes with Vande Bharat occupying close to 100 per cent, demonstrating changing passenger preferences.”
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Talking about the general class fares of other trains, Vaishnav said they are lowest compared to other countries.
Comparing the general class fares of Indian Railways and similar services in neighboring countries, Vaishnav said that the fare per kilometer in India is 20 paisa, while in Pakistan it is 54 paisa, in Bangladesh 37 paisa and in Sri Lanka 51 paisa.
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