The Konkan Rail Corporation, responsible for the railway line along the Konkan coast, is allegedly charging passengers an inflated fare. Despite the actual distance of 741 km from Mangalore Thokur to Roha, passengers are charged for a distance of 1034 km, resulting in an extra Rs. 120 for sleeper class and...
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Rs. 300 for AC tickets. This extra charge is levied despite the corporation being in profit for the past four years. The corporation was formed with shares held by the Railways and various states, and funds were raised through tax-exempt bonds. The government has authorized the corporation to charge additional fares to recover the cost of the Konkan project, which is still ongoing. The Netravati Express (16346) from Mangalore Junction to Roha, for example, charges for a distance of 1050 km, whereas the actual distance is 741 km. This results in higher fares for passengers, with the sleeper class ticket costing Rs. 495 for a journey of 1050 km, while the actual fare for 741 km is Rs. 400. The corporation primarily generates revenue from passenger carriages and ro-ro freight services.