Starting July 1st, special trains operating in Uttar Pradesh will revert to their regular passenger train numbers, resulting in a potential 50% reduction in fares. This change affects routes like Lucknow to Kanpur, where the fare might drop from ₹45 to ₹20. The railway board will release a notification soon outlining...
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the new fares. During the COVID-19 pandemic, passenger trains were initially suspended, and upon resumption, they were operated as specials, leading to increased fares. The new policy aims to restore regular passenger train services with lower fares, impacting 24 trains. The expected new fares are provided for various routes, including Lucknow to Barabanki, Kanpur, Rae Bareli, Hardoi, Unnao, and Faizabad. Notably, the trains operated as special trains had an additional ₹5 charge on top of the base fare. This surcharge will be removed with the return to regular passenger train operations.