New Delhi: With reference to certain news that Indian Railways is introducing several changes and new facilities with effect from 1st July 2017, the Ministry of Railways has issued the following clarification: 1. There are as such no new changes being introduced from 1st July, 017; the only new thing is that Railways, like other departments, is rolling out GST w.e.f 1st July 2017.
Read MoreRailways permit downloaded e-Aadhaar Card as identity proof for rail travel
Ministry of Railways has decided to incorporate downloaded Aadhaar (e-Aadhaar) also as prescribed proof of identity at par with printed Aadhaar Card during travel. With this the complete list now of prescribed proofs of identity which are valid for undertaking a journey in any reserved class on Indian Railways is given below:
Read MoreChanges in rail and allied tariff with introduction of GST
With the introduction of GST from 01st July 2017, there will be changes in few Rail and allied tariff as these services will be now freshly covered under GST or will be included in a higher slab as given under. Ø Catering charges which was exempted from service tax will be covered by 12% slab of new GST and will be charged accordingly.
Read MoreRailways announce special train between Hyderabad and Kochuveli
To clear the extra rush of traffic the following special trains will run as under: Train No. 07115 Hyderabad – Kochuveli special fare specials will leave Hyderabad at 21.00 hrs on 1st & 8th July, 2017 (Saturdays) and will reach Kochuveli at 03.20 hrs on Mondays.
Read MoreSpecial trains to run between Ernakulam and Yeswanthpur
To clear extra rush of Passengers, special trains will be run between Ernakulam and Yesvanthpur stations as under. Train No. 06547, Tatkal special Train will start from Yesvantpur at 22.45 hrs on all Tuesdays between 20th June to 25th July 2017 to reach Ernakulam Junction at 10.30 hrs on following Wednesdays.
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