Question : Decline in Passenger Traffic

(a) whether it is a fact that on the one hand, the passenger traffic is declining and on the other hand, long distance passenger trains are overcrowded;

(b) if so, the details of decline registered during the last three years and the current year and the reasons for overcrowd in long distance trains;

(c) whether the Railways is considering introduction of dynamic fare for all classes in all trains on the lines of air fare;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps being taken by the Railways to increase revenue and reduce overcrowd in the trains?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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