Indian Railways has announced the launch of Amrit Bharat II Express trains from January 2026, introducing updated fare and ticketing norms that differ from earlier services. The Railway Board has rolled out these changes as part of an effort to improve affordability, transparency and passenger experience across long-distance connectivity while retaining the simplicity of conventional fare structures. No RAC Tickets In Sleeper Class One of the key updates for Amrit Bharat II Express services is the abolition of RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) tickets in the Sleeper class. Under the revised rules: No RAC berths will be issued for Sleeper class travel. All available berths will be fully confirmed from the beginning of the Advance Reservation Period (ARP). Standard quotas like Ladies, Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Senior Citizen quotas will continue, but no additional reservation quotas will apply in Sleeper class. This change aims to eliminate partial reservations that often leave passengers uncertain about seating and aims to streamline booking and allocation. New Minimum Fare Structure Indian Railways has also revised minimum fare rules for Amrit Bharat II Express tickets. As per the Railway Board’s instructions: Sleeper class travellers must pay for a minimum chargeable distance of 200 km, even… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
