Railways has announced 10 per cent rebate for vacant berths after finalisation of the reservation charts and the discount will be based on basic fare of last ticket sold in the train which will be effective from 1st of January, 2017 on an experimental basis for six months. According to a railway circular, a passenger can avail the rebate in basic fare for availing the vacant berths in all reserved categories including AC and Sleeper class after the finalisation of the chart. However, all other charges like reservation and super fast will be levied accordingly.