SCR to launch premium fare trains

The South Central Railway is launching (SCR) 'Premium Superfast Special Trains' for the first time on its system this month.

According to the SCR, this fully reserved service is aimed to meet the heavy demand for rail travel during holidays/busy season on popular routes. It is primarily targeted at that segment of passengers, who are willing to pay premium fare for confirmed berths at the time of booking itself and enhanced standards of service.

The first such train is planned to be rolled out 17 April from Secunderabad to Visakhapatnam. The train will have only two stoppages - at Rajahmundry and Samalkot Stations- in both directions.
 

Some of the unique features of premium train service are: No wait listed tickets shall be issued. There will be no refund except when the train is fully cancelled on railway account due to unforeseen circumstances. Adult fare shall be charged for all passengers irrespective of their age.