Per Capita income is definitely a criteria but in last 20 years, Per capita has been increased by 5 times.
And fare of Sleeper class 20 years ago was around 20% of current fare of AC 3rd Class.
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I still do not recommend to reduce Sleeper coaches without proper justification but atleast punishment charges must be increased.
If passengers will purchase waiting ticket then Railway will have idea about requirements of new trains but UR ticket holders entering in Sleeper and AC coaches is big big issue.
The major problem is just 250 fine and difference of fare. This fine must be increased because even Tatkal ticket of 3rd AC become costlier then taking UR ticket and enter in 3rd AC coach with paying fine and fare difference.
please wait...Translate to HindiYaar, Per Capita income toh definitely ek criteria hai lekin last 20 saalon mein Per Capita income 5 guna badh gayi hai.
Aur Sleeper class ka ka extraa 20 saal pehle current AC 3rd Class ke fare ka around 20% tha.
Main abhi bhi recommend nahi kar raha Sleeper coaches ko kam karne ke liye bina proper justification ke, lekin kam se kam punishment charges toh badha dena chahiye.
Agar passengers waiting ticket kharidenge toh Railway ko idea mil jayega new trains ki requirements ke bare mein lekin UR ticket waale Sleeper and AC coaches mein chale jaana bada issue hai.
Bada major problem hai sirf 250 fine aur fare ka farak. Ye fine increase hona chahiye kyunki Tatkal ticket bhi 3rd AC ka ab costlier ho gaya hai UR ticket lekar enter karne se 3rd AC coach mein fine aur fare ka farak dekar.