Soon, get 10% rebate on vacant train berths booked after reservations finalised

A passenger can avail 10% rebate in basic fare for availing the vacant berths in all reserved categories including AC and Sleeper class after the finalisation of the chart, according to a railway notification.

Worried over many unoccupied seats in Mail/Express trains, the railways on Thursday announced a 10% rebate for vacant berths after finalisation of the reservation charts from January 1.

Worried over many unoccupied seats in Express trains, the railways on Thursday announced a 10% rebate for vacant berths after finalisation of the reservation charts from January 1. (Gurminder Singh/HT File Photo)

A passenger can avail 10% rebate in basic fare for availing the vacant berths in all reserved categories including AC and Sleeper class after the finalisation of the chart, according to a railway notification.

The rebate will to be made effective from January 1, 2017 for six months.

The 10% discount will be based on basic fare of last ticket sold in the train.

However, all other charges like reservation and super fast will be levied accordingly.