Passenger fare hike had become necessary: Railway Board

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 20:53

Holding that passenger fare hike had become necessary to balance its budget and strengthen the financial position, the Railways today said the move will fetch the network Rs 6,500 to Rs 7000 crore.

Won’t allow hike in passenger fares: Mamata

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 18:18

Expressing her anguish over the unexpected hike in passenger fares announced in Rail Budget 2012-13 by Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi, Trinamool Congress (TMC) president Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said she is not in favour of the hike.

I have pulled Railways out of ICU: Trivedi

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 15:58

After presenting his maiden Rail Budget on Wednesday, Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi told a customary press conference said that the decision to hike passenger fares was imperative.

Railway Budget 2012: Passenger fares hiked by 2-30 paise

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 15:33

Announcing the first hike in passenger fares in 10 years, Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi in his first Rail Budget speech said that fares will go up nominally.

Railways may hike travel fare of AC class

Last Updated: Sunday, January 29, 2012, 22:42

The Railways appears to have firmed up plans to raise passenger fares in AC classes in face of depleting financial resources and little options available to generate funds.

Brace for rail fare hike; air travel costlier too

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 16:03

In more bad news for the aam admi, the government indicated on Tuesday that a revision of passenger rail fares is on cards. Moreover, domestic air travel has also become costly by as much as 15-20% in the festive season.

Passenger fare to rise? Railway Minister says no

Last Updated: Friday, September 16, 2011, 17:48

Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi said that nothing will be done to increase the burden on common man.

Railways considering 8-12% hike in passenger fares

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 13:05

Railways is exploring the possibility of increasing passenger fares to tide over its financial problems and improve safety-related infrastructure.

Rail journey may cost more; fares may get aligned with market rate

Last Updated: Saturday, August 20, 2011, 22:23

Common man braving the severe impact of price rise may soon face another blow in the form of higher freight and passenger fare if a proposal by the Railway Ministry is accepted.

Trivedi not in favour of passenger fare hike

Last Updated: Thursday, July 14, 2011, 21:58

Newly appointed Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi on Thursday hinted at following in the footsteps of his predecessors as he said there could be other sources of revenue generation than hiking passenger fares.