GOVERNMENT OF INDIA(Bharat Sarkar)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(Rail Mantralaya)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
5
No. 2014/TG-V/12/1 New Delhi, dated 5 .04.2014
Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways.
Sub: Rules regarding manning of premium trains, earmarking of
accommodation for onboard ticket checking staff and charging of
unauthorized passengers in these trains.
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Premium special trains are being operated by Indian Railways on identified
sections keeping in view the high demand for travel. These trains have certain unique
features, some of which are.
Shorter Advance Reservation Period.
Non-availability of any concession.
No refund.
Booking of tickets only through internet.
Dynamic fare structure, etc.
1.1 In this context, formal/informal queries have been received from Zonal Railways
seeking clarification on the following issues:-
(i) Manning of these trains
(ii)
(iii)
Earmarking of accommodation for on-board ticket checking staff
Charging of unauthorized passengers.
2. The matter has been examined and it has been decided as under:-
(i) Manning of these trains:
a. The trains should be manned on end-to-end basis like Duronto Express trains
as per the following yardsticks.