Rajdhani Express,Duronto, Shatabdi Express, GaribRath, Yuwa Train, Suvidha Train, Antodya,

Rajdhani Express:-


1. These train runs from national capital to state capitals.


2. The fare structure is given separately in fare table which dose not includes other charges i.e. reservation fee, supplementary charges; catering charges. All other charges will be levied as per Rule.


3. Fare will be rounded off in next 5 rupees.


4. Three classes are available in this train - AC first, AC-2 tier and AC-3 tier.


5. Maximum permissible speed is 130 kmph for Rajdhani Exp.


6. All Rajdhani trains are popular trains.


Shatabdi Express:-


1. These trains started in Nehru birth centenary year.


2. The fare structure is given separately in fare table which do not includes other charges i.e. reservation fee, supplementary charges; catering charges. All other charges will be levied as per Rule.


3. Fare will be rounded off in next 5 rupees.


4. Two classes are available in this train - AC Executive and AC Chair car.


5. No concession will be granted in these trains except - Sr. Citizen, Doctor, Military and Press Correspondents.


6. AC Executive Class is treated equivalent to AC Ist for collection on charges.


7. Maximum permissible speed is 150 kmph for Shatabdi Exp.

Duronto Express:


1. This non-stop service is started between selected cities.


2. Fare is collected on point to point basis which includes catering charges. Other charges will be levied as per rule.


3. Some Duronto express are fully Air conditioned and some are partially Air conditioned.


4. There are 5 classes available in this train. AC first, AC-2 tier, AC-3 tier, AC-3 tier Economy Class and sleeper.


5. Fare will be rounded off in next 5 rupees.


6. Pass and PTO holders are not allowed to travel in these trains.


7. No concession is granted. Exception - Senior citizen.


8. Bed rolls are supplied in Sleeper class also for which charge at the rate of Rs 25/- per Bed roll is collected at the time of reservation itself.


GaribRath Express:-


1. First GaribRath train ran between Saharsa and Amritsar on 04/10/2006.


2. There are two classes in this train :


a. GRSL - GaribRath AC 3 tier sleeper


b. GRCC - GaribRath AC Chair car


3. Minimum distance for charge will be 100 km. for both classes.


4. Base fare is given in the fare table and other charges shall be collected according to rule.


5. Concessions will not be granted.


6. Those PTO and Pass holder who are eligible to travel in AC three tier can travel in this train.


7. Attendant is not permitted.


8. Freedom fighters, complimentary pass holders, and Arjun awardees who is entitle for AC-3 can travel in GaribRath Express.


9. Sitting and former members of Parliament can travel by GaribRath Express. Cost of journey will be collected from Loksabha and Rajyasabha.


10. On demand of passenger bed roll will be supplied on payment of prescribed charges.


11. Rail Travel Coupons (for members of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council) and District Police Warrants will be accepted.


Yuva Trains:


1. Eligibility- Applicable to Unemployed persons between age 15 to 45 years on production of following documents :


a. Certificate issued under National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS).


b. Valid registration certificate issued by a Govt. run employment exchange.


2. Tickets will be issued on production of original certificate, a photocopy of which should be retained.


3. Original certificate should be carried during travel.


4. Class: AC Chair car.


5. Minimum chargeable distance - 100 kms.


6. Fare structure -


a. Separate base fares notified for Yuva and Non Yuva passengers.


b. Others charges will be levied as per rule.


c. Total chargeable fare for Yuva passengers inclusive of all charges should not exceed Rs 500/- upto 1500 kms. & Rs 643/- upto 2500 kms.


d. No concessions are granted.


7. Reservation :


a. Initially 10% of total coaches will be earmarked for Yuva and remaining for Non Yuva passengers.
b. Separate waiting list is maintained for both categories.


c. If there is waiting list in both categories, unutilized quotas will clear waiting list in the order of first general and then Yuva.


d. After chart preparation there will be no concept of Yuva for charging fare.


8. No tatkal quota.


9. Normal cancellation rules will be applicable .If Yuva passenger is not able to produce original certificate during journey, difference of Yuva fare and Non Yuva fare inclusive of all surcharges in full will be recovered.




SUVIDHA TRAINS:


1. Only confirmed and RAC tickets will be issued on these trains and 10% of total No. of berth will be booked under waiting list ticket.


2. Advance Reservation Period is maximum 30 days and minimum 10 days. Tickets for the trains will be available at railway reservation counters as well as online (on the IRCTC website).


3. Fare for these trains is more than that of normal trains; the minimum fare being in the same range of Tatkal fare for the particular class.


4. Fares would increase after booking of every 20 per cent of seats/berths, subject to maximum three times of Tatkal fare.


5. There are no concessions/discounted fares for children and senior citizens


6. Supplementary charges like reservation charge, superfast charge and service tax shall be levied separately.


7. Passengers have to produce an identity card during the journey for verification.


8. 50 per cent refund of fare shall be granted up to 6 hours before the scheduled departure of the train or preparation of the chart, whichever is earlier. After that no refund shall be permissible.


9. Thereafter Cancellation of the tickets is not permitted. However, in case of exceptional circumstances, full refund of the fare shall be granted across the counter or directly credited to the customer's account, depending on the mode of booking.


Antoday Trains:


1. The first service has been started on March 19, 2017 between and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Tatanagar.


2. Antyodaya Express is completely Unreserved/General coaches designed by Indian Railways. These are going to be overnight trains. Antyodaya Express was proposed in 2016 Railway Budget of India which will operate on peak routes having more rush.


3. These trains will feature completely Unreserved/General coaches Charging ports for charging electronic devices such as mobiles, laptops etc. Bio toilets in compartments


4. The exterior of coaches will have a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets 5. Safety measures in compartments such as introduction of smoke alarms and CCTV cameras Aqua guard Water Vending machines, Coat hangers and Braille Indicators present.