Flexi fare gives railways a revenue boost

This system has earned Rs 260 cr since September from 142 premium trains against Rs 21 cr past year

A move that was criticised is now ringing the cash register for loss-making Indian Railways (IR).

The dynamic fare system, termed ‘flexi fare’, it had launched last September for 142 premium trains has earned Rs 260 crore, nearly 13 times more than the expected Rs 21 crore it had earlier estimated from these till end-February. This rise is despite a shortfall in number of estimated passengers by 1.1 per cent in this period, compared to the same time a year before.

"The has been a huge success. We are planning to continue this pricing system in the 142 trains,” said