Price variation

lespearsons · Nov 2nd, 2009, 22:34

Just booked 4 rail journeys with very little problem.
When I got a preview of the price it was not the same as the final price I paid. I am more than happy with the final price but does anyone know why the difference? ie what have I missed!!!

With thanks
Keith

steven_ber · Nov 2nd, 2009, 22:39

Keith, you couldn't give less info if you tried.

What website did you use to book?
What journeys and what trains?
What was the preview price and the final price?

lespearsons · Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:21

Sorry Steven

The site was IRCTC

Swatantrta S Ex to New Delhi Varanasi Ist class AC Quoted 1835 actual 2350

Maradhar Express Varanasi Jn to Agra Fort AC 2T Quoted 920 actual 1214

Mewar Express Bharatpur to Udaipur City ist Class AC Quated 1534 actual 2015

UDZ GWL SUP EXO Udaipur City to Jaipur 1st Class AC Quoted 1230 actual 1610

All fares are for two people over 60.

machadinha · Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:48

I don't know; at http://erail.in/ (not an official site), you could look up your trains; then click their train numbers; then click their fare prices in the schedule at lower end of page, to get a breakdown of fare make-up. (That info comes directly from the IRCTC site though I think.)

There will be some (like you say, minimal*) surcharges for reservations and type of train and such yes, so maybe that explains it. Not sure if those shouldn't have figured into your original quotes though. Apparently not, then.

* Although you now indicate a difference of hundreds of Rupees rather. Which does surprise me. Hm. I'm checking your Swatantra now, and like you I should think those Rs. 1835 should be it really. Steve, anyone?

coolsub · Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:51

Keith, the amount quoted was for single pax. The fare I believe that has been charged is for two. At the time of booking you had chosen the senior citizen discount option so that is why you got a discount. I am pretty sure that there's a female accompanying you who is of above 60 years. Indian railways gives 50% discount to females of above 60 years of age and 30% for males above 60 years of age.

If you take the actual fare for single pax on Swatantrta S Ex to New Delhi Varanasi Ist class AC, its 1835. So after discount/concession, for the female it's 1010 and for you it will be 1340, which totals to 2350.

I hope that my explanation was clear.

machadinha · Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:02

Ah! That would be the explanation

indracal · Nov 3rd, 2009, 02:02

Just for the sake of documentation/clarity, the final charge** would be whatever amount you saw printed on the ticket + the following:

- IRCTC reservation charges (don't remember the logic now)
- Payment gateway charge (a small %age - 1.65/1.85 approx over the sum of the above)
- Your bank/credit card issuer charges, if any (generally a %age again)

** Amount that'll appear in your account/credit card as a debit

lespearsons · Nov 3rd, 2009, 02:10

Thanks Coolsub - You are right - my wife who is accompanying me is over 60 and female.

As I said I was more than happy with the price but was curious about the difference.

Thanks again

Keith

Nov 2nd, 2009, 22:34	#1
lespearsons Keith Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SW France Posts: 13	Price variation Just booked 4 rail journeys with very little problem. When I got a preview of the price it was not the same as the final price I paid. I am more than happy with the final price but does anyone know why the difference? ie what have I missed!!! With thanks Keith Last edited by lespearsons : Nov 2nd, 2009 at 22:35. Reason: typo

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	Keith, you couldn't give less info if you tried. What website did you use to book? What journeys and what trains? What was the preview price and the final price? __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,391	I don't know; at http://erail.in/ (not an official site), you could look up your trains; then click their train numbers; then click their fare prices in the schedule at lower end of page, to get a breakdown of fare make-up. (That info comes directly from the IRCTC site though I think.) There will be some (like you say, minimal) surcharges for reservations and type of train and such yes, so maybe that explains it. Not sure if those shouldn't have figured into your original quotes though. Apparently not, then. Although you now indicate a difference of hundreds of Rupees rather. Which does surprise me. Hm. I'm checking your Swatantra now, and like you I should think those Rs. 1835 should be it really. Steve, anyone? __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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indracal Wanderlust - but bills bug! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 514	Just for the sake of documentation/clarity, the final charge would be whatever amount you saw printed on the ticket + the following: - IRCTC reservation charges (don't remember the logic now) - Payment gateway charge (a small %age - 1.65/1.85 approx over the sum of the above) - Your bank/credit card issuer charges, if any (generally a %age again) Amount that'll appear in your account/credit card as a debit __________________ Did you wear the other person's shoe today?

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Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:21	#3
lespearsons Keith Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SW France Posts: 13	Sorry Steven The site was IRCTC Swatantrta S Ex to New Delhi Varanasi Ist class AC Quoted 1835 actual 2350 Maradhar Express Varanasi Jn to Agra Fort AC 2T Quoted 920 actual 1214 Mewar Express Bharatpur to Udaipur City ist Class AC Quated 1534 actual 2015 UDZ GWL SUP EXO Udaipur City to Jaipur 1st Class AC Quoted 1230 actual 1610 All fares are for two people over 60.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:51	#5
coolsub Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 10	Keith, the amount quoted was for single pax. The fare I believe that has been charged is for two. At the time of booking you had chosen the senior citizen discount option so that is why you got a discount. I am pretty sure that there's a female accompanying you who is of above 60 years. Indian railways gives 50% discount to females of above 60 years of age and 30% for males above 60 years of age. If you take the actual fare for single pax on Swatantrta S Ex to New Delhi Varanasi Ist class AC, its 1835. So after discount/concession, for the female it's 1010 and for you it will be 1340, which totals to 2350. I hope that my explanation was clear.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:02	#6
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,391	Ah! That would be the explanation

Nov 3rd, 2009, 02:10	#8
lespearsons Keith Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SW France Posts: 13	Thanks Coolsub - You are right - my wife who is accompanying me is over 60 and female. As I said I was more than happy with the price but was curious about the difference. Thanks again Keith

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