New Delhi, July 9 : In a bid to optimise utilisation of accommodation in trains, the Union Railways Ministry on Saturday announced the introduction of a discounted fare scheme in AC sitting trains.

"With a view to optimise utilisation of accommodation in trains, the Ministry of Railways has decided to delegate powers to Zonal Railways to introduce discounted fare scheme in trains with AC sitting accommodation, subject to terms and conditions," a statement from the government said. 

The statement said that the discounted fare scheme will be applicable in AC Chair Car and Executive classes of all trains having AC sitting accommodation, including the Anubhuti and Vistadome coaches.