Vande Bharat train fares lower than China, Japan and France, occupancy near 100%: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw said Vande Bharat train fares are lower than China, Japan and France, with occupancy near 100%. He added that Indian Railways fares remain cheaper than neighbouring countries. The government provides a 43 per cent subsidy on passenger travel costs, as the railway considers socio-economic factors for its fare structure.