**IR usually brand some trains as special trains at its whims and fancies and charge higher than normal fares. Many times such trains have longer journey times, old coaches, no pantry car facilities and poor punctuality.
** Charges should be based on the economic value of the service and not just the branding of the train.
** Travellers shall pay higher charge for some speciality which may be faster speed, shorter journey time, convenient arrival/departure timings, better/comfortable interiors, better on board facilities like pantry car, wi-fi, etc.