Indian Railways Launches 20% Return Fare:
To ease festival rush and ensure better utilization of trains during peak travel months, the Indian Railways has launched an experimental Round Trip Package scheme offering a 20% rebate on the base fare of the return journey. This initiative aims to spread out passenger traffic, reduce last-minute booking pressure, and make travel more convenient during the festive season. Bookings for the scheme will open on August 14, 2025, for onward journeys between October 13–26, 2025, with return journeys scheduled between November 17–December 1, 2025.
