- It is well known that a large number of Indians pay Rs 500-1500 per ticket to agents as flexi/tatkal/suvidha fares to IR.
- Private trains is a possibility if well marketed by the private player and operationally supported by IR.
- But key to success lies in the formation of regulating authority which can provide a level playing field to private operators with IR which is owner of rail infrastructure shall be competitor to the private trains.