तमन्ना जहाज के सफर की... क्यों करूं मैं, दिन भर की खुशियाँ लम्हों मे बर्बाद क्यों करूं मैं। - Amir

As I followed the train privatization, I understand that unless private players bring in newer technology for rakes, they will use IRs rake and maintenance services. Whatever they can offer is onboard. Like plush seating, their own set of on board entertainment, cuisine and furnishings. Other value added services could be on board shopping, may even be a spot auction/lottery (to promote brands/products), pick-up/drop from and to stations. Another feature is the top priority they will get for their scheduled runs. They may offer on board saloon/parlour services, too. But most importantly, they all will have flexi-fare decided by railways. So also, the time-tables will be decided by railways. So they can't hide from low occupancy or use surge pricing.

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