Chennai: The platform ticket fare was raised in eight major railway stations of Chennai division on Thursday as a measure to avoid overcrowding during the festive season.
The Southern Railway issued an official statement mentioning that the fare has increased from Rs 10 to Rs 20 per person.
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The increased cost of platform tickets will be effective from October 1 till January 31, 2023, stated the notice.
Following are the railway stations of Chennai division where the platform ticket fare has been raised:
1. Dr. MGR Chennai Central
2. Chennai Egmore
3. Tambaram
4. Katpadi
5. Chengalpattu
6. Arakkonam
7. Tiruvallur
8. Avadi
