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March 05, 2021 17:24 IST
The national transporter said the increase in short-distance travel cost too was aimed at discouraging unnecessary travel during the pandemic.
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The recent hike in platform ticket cost in some stations is a “temporary” measure and is aimed at preventing crowding during the coronavirus pandemic, the railways clarified on Friday. File
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The national transporter said the increase in short-distance travel cost too was aimed at discouraging unnecessary travel during the pandemic.
The railways on Friday said the decision to increase the platform ticket price at certain stations was a “temporary” measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 due to crowding.