Tatkal tickets on 80 trains to cost more
Posted on: 03/Oct/2014 11:17:34 AM
The Indian Railways has brought in a shock for the festive season by switching to a dynamic pricing system that will push up fares for Tatkal tickets.
The new scheme, under which 50 per cent of the tatkal quota tickets will be sold using the dynamic fare system, is being described as a preventive measure to deal with the menace of touts.
The Premium Tatkal Ticket scheme became operational in 80 trains from October 1 and is available only for online bookings. The official explained that after booking of the first 50 per cent of the tatkal quota under the present tatkal scheme, the subsequent 50 per cent of the tatkal quota, defined as `premium tatkal quota` will be issued on dynamic pricing which means the higher the demand, the higher the price.
Under the scheme, railways will charge normal tatkal fare for 50 per cent of the total tickets available. But for subsequent 10 per cent tickets, 20 per cent more will be charged which means after selling 50 per cent of tatkal tickets, the national transporter will keep increasing the fare with the sale of tickets.
For example, if there are 60 seats available in third AC coach of any train, then 30 tickets will be sold on normal tatkal fare.
