NAGPUR: Call it an attempt by the cash-strapped Indian Railways to mop up revenue or reduce rush inside the stations, the platform tickets will cost Rs10 from April 1.
Till 2012, those entering railway platforms had to pay Rs3 but in 2012 railway budget, the then railway minister Dinesh Trivedi hiked platform ticket rate to Rs5 and now it has been doubled.
Railway sources said the railways have given instructions to all zonal railways to print revised tickets on top priority and ensure supply to all stations well in time.