Indian Railways new child fare rules: All you need to know

Here are the key facts of Indian Railways revised child fare rule:

-From April next year, children of the age group of 5 to 12 years of age will be charged full fare instead of half as the Railways has revised the child fare rule.

-Under the revised provision, full adult fare will be charged for children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age if for whom berth/seat (in reserved class) is sought at the time of reservation.

-However, there shall be no change in the rule for child fare of unreserved tickets which means fare for children of 5-12 years for unreserved tickets shall continue to be half of the adult fare.

-The revised child fare rule shall be applicable for travel from April 2016 onwards.

-However, in case berth/seat is not sought for the children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age at the time of reservation, then half of the adult fare shall continue to be charged.

-Railways will carry out necessary changes in the reservation form so that the passenger can indicate their option for requirement of full berth/seat for child or not.