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Namo Bharat Introduces Trip Pass for NCMC Users
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Launch of the Trip Pass Facility
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has rolled out a Trip Pass facility for commuters using the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) on Namo Bharat semi-high-speed trains. The new option allows regular travelers to purchase a bundle of trips in advance rather than buying a ticket for each journey or repeatedly recharging their NCMC cards.
How the Pass Works
A Trip Pass is tied to a fixed source and destination station. Once loaded onto the NCMC card, the system automatically deducts the applicable fare each time the passenger travels between the selected stations. Passes can be used multiple times in a single day, provided the journey remains on the pre-chosen route. Passes are available for both Standard and Premium coaches, with purchase options ranging from one to 40 trips. The maximum amount that can be loaded into the NCMC wallet is Rs 2,000, which typically covers a week’s travel for frequent riders on a single corridor.
Ridership and Fare Structure
Namo Bharat serves more than 1.1 lakh passengers daily, many of whom travel repeatedly between the same two stations. For example, a trip from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram costs Rs 210 in a Standard coach and Rs 250 in a Premium coach. By loading a Trip Pass for this route, commuters can avoid repeated ticket-counter transactions and reduce the frequency of wallet recharges.
Official Statements & Responses
An NCRTC official explained that Trip Passes can be purchased at counters located near the automatic fare collection (AFC) gates, with additional top-ups possible at ticket-vending machines situated at Namo Bharat stations. The official emphasized that the facility is intended to streamline the commuting experience for regular users.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Trip passes can be purchased from the counter commonly located near the AFC gates. Further top-ups of the pass can be done at Ticket Vending Machines at Namo Bharat stations,” — an official — an official.