Title - Railways earned Rs 228 crore by charging adult fare on child fare

Indian Railways has earned Rs 228 crore more by charging full adult fare from children in the reserved class.

During last fiscal year Indian railway earned Rs 914 crore against Rs 686 crore during previous year. From April 21, 2016 railway is charging full adult fare for age group of 5 and 12 years. Children below age of 5 years can be carried free of cost.

At the time of reservation if full berth is not sought then half of basic adult fare is charged subject to minimum distance for charge.