Passengers take note! Online train tickets booked through IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) e-ticketing website will soon become costlier.
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In an important move, Indian Railways has decided to restore the service fee charges. Three years back, these charges were withdrawn in order to promote digital payments.
The Railway Board has given its approval to IRCTC to restore the system of levying service charges for passengers who book tickets online.
Please note: The temporary decision of waiving of service charges will be withdrawn very soon, leading to an increase in the price of online train tickets.
In a letter dated August 3, the Railway Board said, “In view of the advice given by the Ministry of Finance, the competent authority has decided that IRCTC may take a suitable decision on the imposition/restoration of convenience fee/service charges and the quantum to be levied.”
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Search TrainsAs per railway officials, after the service charges were withdrawn, IRCTC witnessed a 26% drop in the internet ticketing revenue for the financial year 2016-17.
Previously, IRCTC used to levy a service charge of Rs.20 on every e-ticket for non-AC coach and service charge of Rs.40 for AC coach.
