Question 1

How is Indian Railways train fare calculated?

Accepted Answer

Indian Railways fare includes a base fare (calculated per km based on train type and class), a reservation charge, a superfast surcharge (for SF trains), goods and services tax (GST) at 5% for AC classes, and dynamic pricing surcharge for popular trains. The total fare shown includes all these components.

Question 2

What is dynamic pricing in Indian Railways?

Accepted Answer

Indian Railways uses a Flexi Fare System (dynamic pricing) on select premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto. Fares increase by 10% for every 10% of berths sold, up to a maximum of 1.5x the base fare.

Question 3

What is General (GN) quota vs Tatkal (TQ)?

Accepted Answer

General quota (GN) is the standard booking quota available to all passengers. Tatkal (TQ) is a premium quota that opens 1 day before departure and costs an additional Tatkal charge over the base fare. There are also quotas for ladies (LD), senior citizens (SS), and differently abled passengers (HP).

Question 4

Why is the fare different for the same journey on different dates?

Accepted Answer

Fare can differ due to dynamic pricing (more demand = higher price on premium trains), Tatkal charges if selected, and seasonal surcharges. The base fare itself remains constant for a given class and distance.

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