# Indian Railways Offers Discounted Parcel Fares

> Indian Railways launches 1.5x round-trip parcel fares to shift cargo from road to rail ahead of Diwali-Christmas.
- Title: Indian Railways Offers Discounted Parcel Fares | Shortify
- Summary: Indian Railways launches 1.5x round-trip parcel fares to shift cargo from road to rail ahead of Diwali-Christmas. Indian Railways offers discounted…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/indian-railways-offers-discounted-round-trip-parcel-fare-ahead-of-festive-rush/articleshow/135048950.cms
- Author: Twesh Mishra
- Published: 2026-10-19T12:32:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indian railways, diwali, christmas, parcel aggregators, freight charge reduction, railway logistics
## New Discount Scheme
Indian Railways introduces one-year pilot offering parcel aggregators round-trip bookings at 1.5 times the one-way fare.
## Festive Season Target
Discount aims to shift cargo from road to rail ahead of Diwali-Christmas festive season.
## Pilot Details
Offer provides 25% reduction in combined freight charge for round-trip bookings.
## Previous Pilot
March 2025 pilot offered 50% return-trip rate at 1.35x one-way fare.
## Current Impact
Railways earned Rs 2,064.83 crore from parcels in 2024-25, up 2.8% from previous year.
## Key takeaway

Indian Railways offers discounted round-trip parcel bookings at 1.5x one-way fare to attract road cargo and improve rail utilisation for Diwali-Christmas season.