Good move by Railway.

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It would be better if 20% seats are offered with 20% discount and another 10% seats with 10% discount. Balance 70% at full fare. For seats with discount, higher cancellation charges can be levied to discourage non serious bookings.
With this way, one can book seat properly without waiting for last 4 days before journey.

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Discount is there in only those few unfortunate trains where good no of seats are going vacant due to poor slot/timings.
Unless that is addressed, they will be still last choice of pax in their route despite the discount

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Rajdhani Shatabdi Duronto joining 'unfortunate' list can be avoided if some discount is given.

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Jaise mas SBC shatabdi band hui, usko discount bhi nahi bacha pata.
Uske bajaay brindavan exp chalaane se bina discount ke achcha kamaai hoga

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