Please refer to the press release of Press
Information Bureau dated 16-5-2014 with the title “RATIONALIZATION AND REVISION
OF FREIGHT RATES AND PASSENGER FARES ON INDIAN RAILWAYS TO BE EFFECTIVE FROM
20th MAY 2014.” It is now informed that under the directions of the Minister of
Railways Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, the decision on the proposed hike in the
freight charges and passenger fares have been kept pended till further advice
for placing this proposal before the new government for taking a view/decision
in the matter. This means that there shall be no revision/hike in Freight Rates
and Passenger fares w.e.f. 20-5-2014. Accordingly, the Railway Board commercial
circular No.19 dated 16-5-2014 and freight rate circular No.RC-15 dated
16-5-2014 are kept in abeyance till further advice. Moreover, above mentioned
PIB press release also stands withdrawn.
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