SUVIDHA FARE PRICING EXPLAINED
In a Suvidha train, the total number of berths are divided into blocks of 20% each with the first block being charged substantially lower than the last block of 20%. This allows the passengers who book early on the Suvidha train to get lower fares. This system is different from the original dynamic pricing system of premium trains, which is adopted by several airlines, and in which the price is driven up based on the intensity of the demand.
Given below is table showing Sleeper, Third AC and Second AC fares for journey from Chennai Egmore to Madurai by a regular train and by a Suvidha special.
| Class | Regular Train (Rs.) | Suvidha Special (Rs) | |
| 2A | 1140 | First 20% | 1560 |
| Second 20% | 2285 | ||
| Third 20% | 3015 | ||
| Fourth 20% | 3745 | ||
| Fifth 20% | 4470 | ||
| 3A | 810 | First 20% | 1120 |
| Second 20% | 1640 | ||
| Third 20% | 2155 | ||
| Fourth 20% | 2670 | ||
| Fifth 20% | 3185 | ||
| SL | 315 | First 20% | 415 |
| Second 20% | 595 | ||
| Third 20% | 775 | ||
| Fourth 20% | 955 | ||
| Fifth 20% | 1135 | ||
Therefore, for a train which has approximately 800 sleeper berths, the first 160 berths will cost Rs.415/- and the next 160 berths will cost Rs.595/- and so on.
Lastly, Specials form a very small percentage of the total number of trains run by Southern Railway. For example, in February 2016, we ran 44 specials originating from various stations on Southern Railway, but we also ran 5435 regular trains originating from Southern Railway.
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