Humsafar, a special class service comprising only AC-III coaches, is likely to be launched between New Delhi and Gorakhpur. Photo: RCFNew Delhi: Close on the heels of surge pricing in premier trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi express, 'Humsafar' trains are set to be launched next month with fares that would be about 20% higher than the normal mail and express services. CCTV, GPS-based passenger information system, fire and smoke detection and suppression system and mobile, laptop charging points with every berth are some of the features on Humsafar trains. "Since the train is a special class service with many modern facilities, it has cost more to railways. Pressed further, he said fare should not exceed beyond 20% of normal mail/express fare on the route where Humsafar service will be pressed into.

Source: Mint September 11, 2016 11:26 UTC