Railway Ministry Brings New Train Classes 3E, Vistadome Under Upgradation Scheme
'To optimise the utilisation of available accommodation in a train, a scheme to upgrade full fare paying passengers to the next higher class against the available vacant accommodation was introduced in 2006. At present, this scheme is available in all types of trains, including those having sitting accommodation," a ministry circular dated May 13 said.
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