Railways Claim that they are incur loss of 40% for SL 50% for GS. For a 700 km journey sleeper class base fare is rs 360 so actual fare to be collected is 600. 3AC fare is rs940.so operation cost of SL and 3AC is not the same. Further 3AC economy bedrolls need not be provided if ambeint temperature of 24deg is maintained and bedtolls with costs rs 40 and for a 81 berth the cost decreases by 10% which lands at rs810. GR base fare is around Rs 700 if 3ACE is priced at GR then the burden on IR will be only 15% and this can be increased by 5% from 2024 and actual.operational costs can be recovered.