Indian Railways Announces 20% Discount On Return Journey Tickets For Festive Season

To manage surge in passengers during festivals in the later part of the year, the Railway Ministry on Saturday (August 9, 2025) announced a scheme offering a 20% discount on tickets booked for travel between October 13-26 and return from November 17 to December 1 from the same train.

The discount will be on tickets booked from August 14, and the rebate will not be applicable on flexi fare trains such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duranto, etc.

"Booking start date shall be 14.08.2025 for the ARP (Advance Reservation Period) date October 13, 2025," a press statement from the Railway Ministry said.