After reverting back to passenger trains from unreserved special trains on March 5th, the occupancy of these trains has increased significantly. The reduction in fare by 20% has led to a rise in general ticket sales from 16-17 thousand per day to 19-20 thousand per day. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these...
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trains were designated as unreserved specials, resulting in a minimum fare of ₹30, which proved burdensome for low-income passengers. This led to a decline in passenger numbers, forcing many to seek alternative modes of transport. However, with the return to the original fare structure, passenger train usage has revived. The minimum fare has been restored to ₹10, similar to the pre-COVID era. The increase in fare during the special train period had discouraged passengers from utilizing these trains, but now with the reduced fare, passenger numbers have surged again.