Running special trains for pilgrim/religious places
Indian Railways is running special trains for clearing extra passenger traffic during peak seasons, festivals, special events, including for pilgrim/religious places keeping in view the pattern of traffic, commercial justification, operational feasibility and availability of resources. However, special trains on demand in favour a party/organization/trust etc. on specific route and date area provided on Full Tariff Rates (FTR) on certain terms and conditions. As regards relaxation, in case of special trains booked by individual/party, as per rule, no concession fare is admissible to anyone including children, students and senior citizens and on detention and pantry car charges. However, in exceptional cases, relaxation is given taking into account the purpose of the journey.
Running of special trains on various sectors including for pilgrim/religious places is a continuous process keeping in view the pattern of traffic, commercial justification, operational feasibility and availability of resources.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri K. H. Muniyappa in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
