Platform Tickets in Railway Stations to be Costlier from April 1, 2015

Platform Tickets in Railway Stations to be Costlier from April 1, 2015

New Delhi: The railway platform ticket is going to be costlier–Rs 10–from April 1.  “The rate of platform ticket will be increased from Rs 5 to Rs 10 per per person from April, 2015,” said a senior Railway Ministry official.

The official said the Divisional Railway Managers (DRM) have been empowered to increase the rate of platform ticket beyond Rs 10 to regulate rush at platform during specific requirements like mela and rally.