Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Namo Bharat Trains Offer Premium Travel Option With 20% Increase
Imagine you're taking a train, and there's a special, comfy section!
Now, if you pay just a little bit more, 20% to be exact, you can sit in a premium coach.
This is like upgrading your seat on the train for a nicer ride.
Also, if you use the train app or card to pay, you can earn points that you can use for a free trip later.
The train also has better parking and helps you find a spot quickly!
Namo Bharat train passengers can access premium coaches for 20% more than standard fares.
The premium coach fare is 1.2 times the standard coach fare.
Passengers can upgrade from a Rs 100 standard ticket to a premium coach for Rs 20 more.
The NCRTC has introduced a loyalty points program for commuters booking tickets via app or using NCMC.
Improved parking facilities and real-time availability are now offered at Namo Bharat stations.
- Who
- Passengers using the Namo Bharat trains.
- What
- Namo Bharat trains are offering premium coach travel at a 20% surcharge.
- When
- The fare revision was announced recently.
- Where
- The Namo Bharat train service in Delhi and Meerut.
- Why
- To encourage public transport use and provide more travel options.
Commuters
NCRTC
Increased Fare
Commuters
Enjoy improved comfort and less crowding for a small additional cost.
NCRTC
Not applicable
- Premium Coach Fare Increase
- 20% above standard fare
- Standard Ticket Upgrade Example
- Rs 100 to Rs 120
- Route Example (Premium)
- New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South: Rs 180
- Route Example (Standard)
- New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South: Rs 150
- Loyalty Points Value
- 1 point = 10 paise
- Points for Free Trip
- 300 points
- Operational Stretch
- 55 km, New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South