₹10 to ₹30, according to media reports. "Deterring more persons to visit station, the platform ticket charges are increased from time to time after assessing ground situation.

This is in practice for many years and is used occasionally as a short term crowd control measure," the ministry said. In the wake of the recent spike in the COVID-19 cases in few states, Indian Railways decided to hike the platform tickets to avoid "unnecessary crowding at the platforms." "Rush at the platforms during pandemic situation also needs to be regulated.

The exercise is in public interest only," the railway ministry added. discouraging people from unnecessary crowding at the platforms .Rush at the platforms during pandemic situation also needs to be.

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