Railways hikes fare for children from 5 to 12 years

There will be no change in the fare of unreserved tickets, and the charges will continue to be half of the adult fare.

Railways has decided to charge the full ticket fare for children between the ages of five and 12 from April next year, effectively bringing in a fare hike for children well before Rail Budget 2016.

As per the revised rules, full adult fare will be charged for children between 5 and 12 years of age if a berth/seat is sought for them in the reserved class. In case a berth/seat is not sought, half the adult fare will be charged.

There will be no change in the fare of unreserved tickets, and the charges will continue to be half of the adult fare.

The revised rule shall be applicable from April 2016. The exact date of commencement of this provision will be notified separately later, according to a statement issued by the railways.