In a major move to ease travel during the festive rush, Indian Railways has announced a new scheme offering passengers a 20% discount on ticket bookings. The initiative, named the ‘Round Trip Package’, was officially notified on August 8 and will be available for a limited period.
Under the scheme, passengers booking both onward and return tickets together will receive a 20% discount on the return fare. To avail of the offer, the passenger’s name must be the same on both tickets, and the class of travel must be identical for both journeys.
Scheme Duration and Travel Dates
The offer will be available from October 13 to December 1, 2025. The onward journey must fall between October 13 and October 26, 2025, while the return journey must be between November 17 and December 1, 2025.
Key Conditions
- The discount applies only to confirmed tickets.
- No modifications or refunds will be allowed once tickets are booked.
- The offer cannot be combined with any other promotional schemes.
- Both tickets must be booked at the same time and through the same booking mode.
The scheme will be valid for all trains and all classes across India, and tickets can be booked either online or at railway reservation counters.
According to the Ministry of Railways, this experimental plan is aimed at reducing crowding during festivals, streamlining ticket bookings, improving passenger convenience, and ensuring better utilization of train capacity in both directions.