Bhopal Railway Update: 10 special trains made permanent, ticket fares to drop by 30 percent
West Central Railway has announced that 10 special trains passing through Bhopal will now become regular trains. This decision by the Railway Board will remove the extra special charges, making travel more affordable for passengers. The change will benefit thousands of people traveling from Bhopal, Rani Kamalapati, Itarsi, and other major stations.
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Which trains have become regular and what are their routes?
The Railway Board has converted 5 pairs of special trains into regular services. These trains now have permanent numbers, which will make ticket booking and planning easier for the common man.
| Train Number | Route | Key Stations |
|---|---|---|
| 20153/20154 | CSMT – Rewa | Itarsi |
| 20163/20164 | Bandra Terminus – Jabalpur | Itarsi, Narmadapuram, Bhopal, Sant Hirdaram Nagar |
| 17363/17364 | Hubballi – Yoga Nagari Rishikesh | Itarsi, Bina, Rani Kamalapati |
| 17601/17602 | Kachiguda – Sri Ganganagar | Harda, Itarsi, Bhopal |
| 17079/17080 | Hyderabad – Jaipur | Itarsi, Bhopal, Sant Hirdaram Nagar |
How much money will passengers save on tickets?
According to Senior DCM Saurabh Kataria and PRO Naval Agarwal, passengers will get a relief of 25 to 30 percent in fares. The actual saving depends on the route and the class of travel, ranging from 80 rupees to 1200 rupees per trip.
- Hyderabad Route: Sleeper class saves ₹120-220, First AC saves ₹500-900.
- Jaipur Route: Sleeper class saves ₹80-150, First AC saves ₹350-700.
- Sri Ganganagar Route: Sleeper class saves ₹150-250, First AC saves ₹700-1200.
- Rishikesh Route: Sleeper class saves ₹120-220, First AC saves ₹600-1000.
- Mumbai Route: Sleeper class saves ₹80-180, First AC saves ₹450-850.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why has the train fare decreased for these routes?
The fare has decreased because these trains are now regular instead of ‘special’. This means the additional ‘special charges’ previously applied to the tickets will no longer be charged.
Which stations will benefit from this decision?
Passengers from Bhopal, Rani Kamalapati, Bina, Itarsi, Narmadapuram, and Sant Hirdaram Nagar stations will get the direct benefit of lower fares.