** Comparison of AC3 base fares (SF + Res + Catering + Dynamic Fare + GST extra) of different types for New Delhi to Kanpur (439kms) -(IRCTC site):
Class - Base Fare- Total fare
AC3-GR - Rs. 423 (Rs.560)
AC3...
more... Economy - Rs. 591 (Rs.710)
AC3 M/E - Rs 643 (Rs.765)
AC3 HS - Rs 743 (Rs.870)
AC3 Raj - Rs 744 (Rs.1160- 1475 Flexi.Fare)
AC3 Tejas- Rs 782 (Rs.1105- 1433 Flexi.Fare)
** Base fare for AC3E is about 40% higher than the GR AC3 base fare
** Comparing the total fare above indicates that passengers shall have to shell out about 25% extra and IR is going to earn handsome revenue. So the tag "Garib" of the GR shall no longer be relevant.
** AC3E GRs should be called AC SF trains