Big Relief for Train Passengers: Fares Cheaper on 10 Trains, 'Superfast' Tag Removed - Punjabi News

Published on: 08 Feb 2026 at 06:55 AM

Big Relief for Train Passengers: Fares Cheaper on 10 Trains, ‘Superfast’ Tag Removed

Published by: Gill Bikram

Big Relief for Train Passengers: Fares Cheaper on 10 Trains, ‘Superfast’ Tag Removed

National Desk, February 8, 2026
Indian Railways brings major relief to millions by removing ‘Superfast’ status from 10 key trains across the country. Effective April 13-16, 2026, these will run as regular expresses, directly reducing fares by eliminating superfast surcharges.

How Much Fare Relief?

No more extra ‘superfast surcharge’:

Sleeper Class: ~₹30 savings per ticket
AC-3 & AC-2: ~₹45 savings per ticket

This benefits daily commuters and middle-class families most.

Affected Trains

Railways targeted trains with excessive stops not meeting superfast speed criteria:

Prayagraj Rambag-Howrah Vibhuti Express: Stops at 31 stations en route
Howrah-Kalka Netaji Express (via Prayagraj Jn): Stops at 38 stations total

Note: Train numbers will also change.

Why This Decision?

Passenger Complaints: Travelers questioned charging superfast fares for trains stopping at every small station without true high speeds.
Fair Pricing: Review found average speeds dropped due to frequent halts, justifying fare rationalization.