New provision will come into effect from April, 2016
Ministry of Railways has
decided to revise the child fare rule. 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 berth/seat (in reserved class) is sought at the time of
reservation. However, in case berth/seat is not sought for the children of age 5
years and under 12 years of age at the time of reservation, then half of the
adult fare shall continue to be charged subject to the minimum distance for
charging.
Necessary
changes shall be carried in the reservation form so that the passenger can
indicate their option for requirement of full berth/seat for child or not.
There shall be no change
in the rule for child fare of unreserved tickets i.e. fare for
children of 5-12 years for unreserved tickets shall continue to be
half of the adult fare subject to the minimum distance for charging.
Children under five years
of age will continue to be carried free (without berth).
The revised
child fare rule shall be applicable for travel from April, 2016
onwards. Exact date of commencement of this provision will be
notified separately at a later date.
Source : PIB
