The Indian Railways is set to implement a marginal increase in passenger train fares starting July 1, 2025. Here's what you need to know:
Fare Hike Details
- Non-AC Coaches: Fares will increase by 1 paise per kilometer for mail and express trains.
- AC Coaches: Fares will go up by 2 paise per kilometer.
- Second Class: For journeys exceeding 500 km, the hike will be 0.5 paise per kilometer. No increase for travel within 500 km.
Who Will Be Affected?
- Long-Distance Travelers: Passengers traveling more than 500 km will be impacted by the fare hike.
- Express and AC/Non-AC Coaches: The fare increase will apply to these coaches, while suburban trains and monthly season tickets will remain unchanged.
The fare adjustment is designed to be minimal, with no significant financial impact on passengers' overall travel costs.
Daily commuters and short-distance travelers will not be burdened by the fare adjustments, as suburban fares and monthly season tickets will remain unchanged.