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News Entry# 551539
May 09 (13:46) Congress Slams High Fares of Vande Bharat Trains, Citing Empty Seats and Inaccessibility
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50% of Vande Bharat trains run with empty or partially filled seats: Kerala Congress

The Congress party in Kerala criticized the high fares of Vande Bharat trains, claiming they are often running empty despite the high demand for train travel. They pointed to IRCTC booking data showing that over 50% of Vande Bharat trains have empty or partially filled seats, even during holiday seasons. They...
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argued that the high cost makes Vande Bharat inaccessible to the average commuter, especially in economically disadvantaged areas. They compared the fares to cheaper trains like Garib Rath and highlighted the contrast between empty Vande Bharat seats and waiting lists for other trains. The Congress believes the government should prioritize affordability and cater to diverse passenger needs instead of focusing solely on expensive, underutilized trains.

Congress party ka Kerala unit, Vande Bharat trains ke bahut zyada fares pe criticism kiya hai, aur bola hai ki yeh trains khali chal rahi hai, despite the fact ki train travel ki bahut demand hai. Unhone IRCTC booking data ko point kiya, jisme dikhaya gaya hai ki 50% se zyada...
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Vande Bharat trains mein seats khali ya aadhe bhare hue hain, even during holiday season. Unhone argue kiya ki isme bahut cost lagta hai, jiske wajah se average commuters ke liye Vande Bharat access nahi hai, especially economically disadvantaged areas mein. Unhone Garib Rath jaise sasta trains se comparison kiya aur empty Vande Bharat seats aur dusre trains ke waiting lists ke beech contrast ko highlight kiya. Congress ka maan na hai ki government ko affordability ko priority dena chahie aur diverse passenger needs ko cater karna chahie, instead of sirf expensive, underutilized trains pe focus karna.

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May 09 (15:09)
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It should not be less than 60-70%
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May 09 (15:09)
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ok
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May 09 (15:55)
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So as per u bza to mas vb how much%
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May 09 (22:50)
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Seems like the occupancy has increased as per the latest data and it is getting good occupancy.My bad and I take back my words. As per earlier data the train used to run vacant between RU-BZA-RU .But things are changing
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May 09 (23:01)
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Occupancy And Revenue For Vande Bharat Showing The Mirror Face Of Vande Bharat
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