Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has indicated a complete revamp of the flexi-fare scheme. He said just like the airlines and hotels, the railways could soon be dishing out discounts on tickets if trains are not fully booked. His remarks came days after the Railway Board formed a six-member committee to review the flexi-fare scheme. Speaking after a day-long conclave of senior officials in New Delhi on Saturday, Mr Goyal said that the national transporter is studying a model of dynamic pricing offered by the airlines and hotels.The six-member committee, set up on December 11, has been mandated to recommend ways to offer a more lucrative scheme which may include loyalty and other benefits to the passengers. The board has also asked the panel to consider modifications or amendments to the the flexi-fare system to offer passengers flexibility of rates during peak season, lean season or during week days, weekends or festivals. The committee has been asked to submit its report within 30 days.Mr Goyal also said that in the coming year, plans are being made to maximise utilisation of assets. He said, in the airlines, maintenance of an aircraft is completed within 30 minutes and it is made ready to go for another journey and in the same way, the railway rakes should be utilised to full capacity.
News On AIR | December 17, 2017 7:25 AM
Rlys to offer discounts like hotels, airlines; flexi-fare to be revamped: Piyush Goyal