Railways announces round trip discount plan for festive season
Starting Aug 14, passengers can book round-trip tickets for journeys between Oct 13 and Oct 26 (onward) and Nov 17 to Dec 1 (return). The scheme offers a 20% rebate on the base fare of the return journey, provided both legs are booked together for the same set of passengers, class, and origin-destination pair.
To qualify, tickets must be confirmed in both directions and booked using the same mode—either online or at reservation counters.
No refunds or modifications will be allowed, and the scheme excludes trains with flexi fares, an official said.
The scheme is applicable across all classes, including special trains.
According to Railway Board, this experimental scheme is designed to reduce congestion, ensure hassle-free travel, and maximize train capacity during festive rush.
It also encourages passengers to plan their travel in advance, thereby distributing traffic more evenly across the season.
"Software updates and coordination with IRCTC and CRIS are also underway to support implementation," an official said.
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