Claim: Before 2014, the railway platform ticket was Rs. 3, and now it is Rs. 50.
Fact-check: Currently, Indian Railways charges Rs. 10 for platform ticket at most stations - FACTLY
Verdict: according to reports and information available on various railway zone websites, indian railways increased the fare of platform tickets from rs. 3 to rs. 5 in the year 2012. later, in the year 2015, indian railways further raised the fare of platform tickets to rs. 10. they also granted additional powers to divisional railway managers to increase the rate of platform tickets beyond rs. 10 to regulate rush at platforms during specific events such as melas and rallies. during covid-19, indian railways increased the platform ticket fare to rs. 50 to avoid and control crowds on platforms. later, indian railways rolled back the increased platform ticket price to rs. 10 after covid-19. however, according to news reports, certain railway divisions increased platform ticket fares during special occasions and melas like diwali and dussehra. hence, the claim made in the post is misleading.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Akshay Kumar Appani
Date published: 2024-04-10T15:22:38