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The night trains, which operate at 10:40 pm in both directions, have seen low occupancy, prompting the decision.
The surcharge will be applied uniformly, regardless of the distance traveled.
Kolkata Metro will levy a surcharge of Rs 10 on every ticket for its night service train on the Dum Dum-New Garia corridor, an official said.
The night service train operates in both directions at 10.40 pm, he said.
The decision was taken as occupancy on the night service train is very poor, he added.
The surcharge will be added from December 10 irrespective of the distance travelled, the official said.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
News auto Kolkata Metro to Charge Rs 10 Surcharge on Night Trains Starting December 10
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