NEW DELHI: The Railways has decided to charge full fare for children (5-12 years) for seats in reserved class, with the revised child fare to be effective from April 21.
Under the revised provision, full adult fare will be charged for children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age if for whom full separate berth/seat (in reserved class) is sought at the time of reservation, an official statement said.
However, in case full separate berth/seat is not sought, half of the adult fare shall continue to be charged subject to minimum distance for charging.
The revised child fare rule has been made applicable for travel from April 21, 2016 onwards, it said. (AGENCIES)
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