The railways ministry has issued an order to reduce the price of AC-3 tier economy class ticket with effect from Wednesday.
Along with this, bedding will be made available as before.
According to railway officials, passengers who have booked tickets online and over the counter will be given a refund of the extra amount for the pre-booked tickets.
As per the order, the fare for a 3-tier economy class ticket, which had been made equal to the fare of an AC-3 tier ticket through a circular issued last year, has been reduced.