West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee demands railways roll back dynamic pricing, give priority to safety of passengers
1 year, 4 months ago

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee demands railways roll back dynamic pricing, give priority to safety of passengers

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the railways should roll back dynamic pricing of train tickets, and pay more attention to the safety and security of travellers on Sunday. Banerjee, a former railway minister, claimed that train fares were sometimes higher than flight tickets, following reports that ticket costs rose astronomically this week on various routes during the ongoing festive season. Earlier this week, dismissing reports of a shortage of berths for passengers opting for non-AC coaches, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had said there was nearly a three-fold increase in the number of special train trips this festive season as compared to last year. The railways is operating 6,754 additional train trips this festive season between October 1 and December 31 to clear the rush of passengers, as against 2,614 in the same period last year, he had said.

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw slams Karnataka government for Bengaluru Metro fare hike
1 month, 1 week ago

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw slams Karnataka government for Bengaluru Metro fare hike

Hindustan Times  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday blamed the Karnataka government amid growing public outrage over the sharp increase in Bengaluru Metro fares. A week earlier, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited announced a substantial fare hike, effectively doubling ticket prices due to increased operational costs and loan repayment obligations. Following widespread public dissent and appeals to the state government, Chief …

Bengaluru metro fare hike: 5 things to know about the massive row and political blame game
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru metro fare hike: 5 things to know about the massive row and political blame game

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru residents and the Opposition are up in arms after the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited recently revised its fare structure, increasing ticket prices by up to 50 per cent. On Thursday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited to address discrepancies in the recent metro fare revision. “The way Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has …

Bengaluru Metro fares hike: CM Siddaramaiah directs BMRCL to tackle ‘abnormal’ ticket price surge in certain sectors
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Metro fares hike: CM Siddaramaiah directs BMRCL to tackle ‘abnormal’ ticket price surge in certain sectors

Live Mint  

Bengaluru Metro price hike: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday ordered the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited to urgently address the ‘abnormal’ metro ticket price surge in certain sectors. “The way Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has implemented the Bengaluru Metro fare revision has led to anomalies, with fares more than doubling in certain sections. Bengaluru metro fare hike Mint …

Railway Budget 2025: Funds to railway in West Bengal has been increased three times since Mamata was Minister says Vaishnaw
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Railway Budget 2025: Funds to railway in West Bengal has been increased three times since Mamata was Minister says Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said funds to railway projects in West Bengal have been increased three times since Mamata Banerjee was in charge of the Ministry of Railways. “The allocation which was in Mamata Didi’s time has been increased three times by Modi ji in West Bengal,” Mr. Vaishnaw said, during a web conference on the Railway …

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% after 8 years, maximum fare to touch ₹85: Report
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% after 8 years, maximum fare to touch ₹85: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Namma Metro commuters are set to face a significant fare hike for the first time in nearly eight years, with ticket prices expected to rise by 40-45 per cent. The last fare revision in 2017 saw a modest 10-15 per cent increase when the metro network spanned just 43.2 km. This decision follows recommendations from a government-appointed fare fixation …

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy justifies bus fare hike
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy justifies bus fare hike

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Friday justified 15 per cent increase in government bus fares across the board and hit out at the BJP for its protest against the hike. Addressing reporters here, the minister said all the four corporations, namely Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, KKRTC Kalyana Road Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation and Bangalore …

Karnataka govt faces flak over 15% bus fare hike, BJP says ‘free for wife, double for husband’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt faces flak over 15% bus fare hike, BJP says ‘free for wife, double for husband’

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Thursday increased the bus fares in the state-owned transport corporations by 15 per cent. The move is expected to generate ₹74.85 crore monthly and about ₹784 crore annually, PTI reported “The cabinet has decided to revise the bus fare of the four state transport corporations -- KSRTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC and BMTC by 15 per cent,” Karnataka …

Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derails in Bengal’s Howrah; TMC targets BJP
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derails in Bengal’s Howrah; TMC targets BJP

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: A parcel van and two passenger coaches of the weekly Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express got derailed near Nalpur station in West Bengal’s Howrah district on Saturday morning, South Eastern Railway officials said, adding that nobody was hurt. The derailment shook the entire train.” Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress targeted the central government saying railway accidents are on the rise because funds …

Bengal Bandh: Airlines issue travel advisory to passengers about traffic congestion, check guidelines
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengal Bandh: Airlines issue travel advisory to passengers about traffic congestion, check guidelines

India TV News  

Major airlines, including Vistara, IndiGo and SpiceJet, on Wednesday issued travel advisory for people travelling from Kolkata in view of the 12-hour bandh call given by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Notably, these airlines sent out travel advisories alerting passengers about possible local transport issues, road blockages, diversions, traffic congestion These airlines also urged the passengers to monitor road conditions and …

Bengaluru- Kolkata 2nd AC train ticket costs Reddit user ₹10,000: Netizens say ‘travel without ticket and pay fine..’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru- Kolkata 2nd AC train ticket costs Reddit user ₹10,000: Netizens say ‘travel without ticket and pay fine..’

Live Mint  

A recent revelation about Indian Railways ticket prices has left many people astounded. On August 9, booking a premium tatkal ticket on the SMVB Howrah Express between Bengaluru and Kolkata would have cost a staggering ₹10,100. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The Reddit user who shared the news expressed bewilderment over the exorbitant cost for a 2nd AC ticket on what is essentially …

Odisha train tragedy: 'It's not the time to suppress the truth'- CM Mamata Banerjee sharpens attack on Centre
1 year, 9 months ago

Odisha train tragedy: 'It's not the time to suppress the truth'- CM Mamata Banerjee sharpens attack on Centre

India TV News  

Odisha train tragedy: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the Centre after Railway Board recommended a CBI inquiry into the Balasore train accident saying she wants people to know the truth. Mamata cancels Darjeeling trip Banerjee on Monday cancelled her four-day trip to Darjeeling at the last minute to supervise the treatment and rehabilitation of passengers of …

No change likely in rail fares, freight rates for 9th straight year
2 years, 3 months ago

No change likely in rail fares, freight rates for 9th straight year

Live Mint  

The Union budget proposals for the Indian Railways may keep passenger fares and freight rates unchanged for the ninth straight year, offering relief to customers grappling with rising prices, two people aware of the development said. The numbers behind India’s airport chaos Burmans may offload part of their stake in Dabur IT investors find little comfort in Accenture results Why …

Fuel price hike: Buses, taxis in West Bengal may go off roads if fares not revised
2 years, 11 months ago

Fuel price hike: Buses, taxis in West Bengal may go off roads if fares not revised

Firstpost  

Kolkata: With fuel prices touching a new high every day, private bus and cab operators said they might have to take their vehicles off the roads if the state and central governments did not provide some succour in the form of an allowance or make way for fare hikes to support the ailing transport sector. Tapan Banerjee, the general secretary …

Mamata Banerjee ignores etters sent by Railways to resume local trains
4 years, 5 months ago

Mamata Banerjee ignores etters sent by Railways to resume local trains

Op India  

The Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal had announced in August that the state government is ready to allow local train services from September in the state. However, BJP MP Swapan Dasgupta, today, shared copies of letters sent to Mamata Banerjee government by the Eastern Railways on September 1 and then again on October 13 asking the govt to spare …

South Western Railway Hikes Platform Ticket Price in Bengaluru by 400 per cent to Prevent Overcrowding
4 years, 6 months ago

South Western Railway Hikes Platform Ticket Price in Bengaluru by 400 per cent to Prevent Overcrowding

News 18  

The South Western Railway has hiked the price of the platform tickets in Bengaluru by 400 per cent to prevent overcrowding at stations. People who visit Kranitveera Sangolli Rayanna City Railway Station, Bengaluru Cantonment and Yeshwanthpur railway stations will be charged the increased price. Besides this, the railways has decided that in addition to the special trains already in operation, …

South Western Railway increases platform ticket price in Bengaluru by 400 per cent
4 years, 6 months ago

South Western Railway increases platform ticket price in Bengaluru by 400 per cent

Hindustan Times  

The South Western Railway has increased the price of the platform tickets by 400 per cent, taking the present price of ₹10 to ₹50 in what is being called as a temporary measure to stop crowding in the station area. Platform tickets have become dearer in Bengaluru so that people accompanying passengers don’t unnecessarily crowd station areas. The new ticket …

Bengal private bus operators demand fare hike due to diesel price hike, Covid restrictions
4 years, 9 months ago

Bengal private bus operators demand fare hike due to diesel price hike, Covid restrictions

Hindustan Times  

Private bus operators of West Bengal on Tuesday demanded immediate hike in fares owing to mounting diesel cost and Covid-19 related restrictions on the number of passengers that each bus can carry. Joint Council of Bus Syndicate’s General Secretary Tapan Banerjee said that the passenger transport business in West Bengal is facing a “natural death” owing to the situation where …

36 Shramik Special trains ran between Maharashtra and West Bengal without our knowledge, alleges Mamata
4 years, 9 months ago

36 Shramik Special trains ran between Maharashtra and West Bengal without our knowledge, alleges Mamata

India TV News  

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Indian Railways of plying 36 Shramik Special trains from Maharashtra to West Bengal without the knowledge of the Trinamool Congress-led state government. Banerjee sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the alleged "whimsical" functioning of the railways in sending Shramik Special trains to the state daily and urged the BJP-led central government not …

Mamata Banerjee to oppose resumption of railway services in West bengal, says report
4 years, 10 months ago

Mamata Banerjee to oppose resumption of railway services in West bengal, says report

Op India  

According to a Times Now report, the chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, will object to the voluntary resumption of train services during the meeting between PM Modi and chief ministers to review the coronavirus situation in the country later today. | #EndLockdownDebate pic.twitter.com/Cm671EHffa — TIMES NOW May 11, 2020 Mamata Banerjee ‘concerned’ The Times Now report states that …

West Bengal govt has not any approved Shramik train from Maharashtra
4 years, 10 months ago

West Bengal govt has not any approved Shramik train from Maharashtra

Op India  

After Union Home Minister Amit Shah levelled serious allegations that the West Bengal government is not supporting the Centre in resolving the migrant crisis, the Indian Railways has echoed similar sentiments through its official Twitter account. — Ministry of Railways May 9, 2020 The Indian Railways asserted that while it has run more than 300 Shramik trains to shift the …

Train journey to cost more, Railways likely to hike fares
5 years, 3 months ago

Train journey to cost more, Railways likely to hike fares

India TV News  

Railway travel is likely to get costlier as Indian Railways are planning to increase prices of tickets this week. According to the reports reported in media, Indian Railways' freight revenue fell by Rs 19,412 crore between April and October this year. Indian Railways have not gone for a passenger fare hike in the past few years. It has been proposed …

Lessons from Kanpur train crash: Here’s how the railways can reinvent itself
8 years, 2 months ago

Lessons from Kanpur train crash: Here’s how the railways can reinvent itself

Hindustan Times  

The recent rail disaster in Kanpur is another grim reminder that the Indian Railways is in dire need of a serious overhaul. Read: To battle fund crunch, Indian Railways may link fares to inflation Deaths on the tracks due to negligence are unacceptable. At the same time, LHB design coaches should also be upgraded to have jerk free couplers, automatic …

Why the Indian Railways’ dynamic pricing system is a step in the right direction
8 years, 6 months ago

Why the Indian Railways’ dynamic pricing system is a step in the right direction

Hindustan Times  

The government’s decision to introduce a dynamic pricing system on Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains is a step in the right direction. The announcement – under which base fares will jump by 10% for every 10% berths sold in AC-II and AC-III compartments on these trains, with a cap of 50% hike on the original fare -- seeks to address …

Rail Budget 2016: Show political will and raise passenger fare, says Assocham
9 years, 1 month ago

Rail Budget 2016: Show political will and raise passenger fare, says Assocham

India TV News  

New Delhi: Ahead of the Railway Budget, industry body Assocham has asked Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to muster political courage and go in for a hike in the passenger fares, saying they have been kept low at the cost of freight traffic. "There is a lack of political will to raise passenger fares even though the reluctance is not shared …

Revitalising the Railways
10 years, 2 months ago

Revitalising the Railways

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarification that there was no question of >privatising the Indian Railways may not have been wholly necessary. The kind of resources needed to take up ongoing projects and also launch ambitious ones such as the dedicated rail corridor and bullet train services, cannot be met by public sector funding alone. In October, the Railways unveiled premium …

Bus fares hiked in West Bengal
10 years, 7 months ago

Bus fares hiked in West Bengal

India TV News  

Kolkata: Increasing the bus fares, the West Bengal government Monday announced setting up of a task force to revise the fares in accordance with the increase and decrease in diesel prices. The announcement was made by Minister of Legislative Affairs Partha Chatterjee following a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with six bus owners' associations who have been clamouring for …

Mamata Banerjee to continue movement against fuel price, rail fare hike
10 years, 8 months ago

Mamata Banerjee to continue movement against fuel price, rail fare hike

India TV News  

Kolkata: Assailing the Narendra Modi government for hiking fuel prices and railway fares, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday said her party Trinamool Congress would carry on with its movement to combat such policies. There is no room for communalism on the soil of Bengal," she said.Wondering how the BJP could indulge in a massive campaign built on "lies" …

Mamata opposes Bharat Bandh against petrol price hike
12 years, 9 months ago

Mamata opposes Bharat Bandh against petrol price hike

India TV News  

Kolkata, May 31: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday cracked the whip on state government employees and directed them to report for duty at all costs. Government employees will not be granted any leave on May 31,” Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh said in a circular.The state government had made elaborate security arrangement for the bandh.The state government had …

Like Airline, Railways May Opt For Dynamic Fare
13 years, 5 months ago

Like Airline, Railways May Opt For Dynamic Fare

India TV News  

New Delhi, Oct 19: Taking a cue from airlines, railways today said it is considering introduction of “dynamic” passenger fares, which is elastic and based on demand, in the backdrop of the national transporter's dwindling financial health. Hinting at a possible passenger hike in near future, he said “We have done it in freight three days back and it has …

Mamata Busy With WB Politics, Ignoring Rail Ministry: Parties
14 years, 8 months ago

Mamata Busy With WB Politics, Ignoring Rail Ministry: Parties

India TV News  

The train accident on Monday gave fodder to non-UPA parties to target Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee who was accused of being busy with West Bengal politics at the cost of her ministry but the government defended her. LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan said in Patna that the Railway Minister will have to "make a choice as to whether she wants …

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