Vande Bharat AC chair car fares much lower than those in China, Japan, France: Vaishnaw
The Hindu
Vande Bharat AC chair car fares are significantly lower than those in China, Japan, and France, says Railway Minister Vaishnaw.
The fare of the Vande Bharat AC chair car for a 300-400 kilometre journey is around ₹2.19 per kilometre, which is much lower than the fares for similar services in countries such as China, Japan and France, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written statement in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (February 11, 2026).
According to Mr. Vaishnaw, the fares in these countries range from ₹7 to ₹20 per kilometre.
"The Ministry of Railways, while deciding the fare structure of various types of passenger services, gives due consideration to aspects like the cost of service, value of service, type of services and facilities offered, affordability, competition from other competing modes and socio-economic considerations," Mr. Vaishnaw said while responding to questions regarding fare structure of Vande Bharat trains.
He added that Vande Bharat services were introduced in February 2019 and are currently operating on 82 routes with 164 train services.
The Railway Minister informed that Vande Bharat trains operate as a distinct passenger service segment with a specific fare structure and features such as improved suspension systems, faster acceleration with semi-high-speed operations, automatic plug doors, ergonomic seats, mini pantry, CCTVs and KAVACH.
Keeping affordability in view, he said, the fare structure of these trains has been kept below the cost of service.
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