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Indian Railways Price Hike: Indian Railways has officially notified a modest increase in passenger train fares, effective from July 1, 2025. The fare revision, described as marginal by the Ministry of Railways, aims to enhance the financial sustainability of railway operations while streamlining the fare structure. This change will apply to all tickets booked on or after the implementation date. Tickets purchased before July 1 will remain valid at the previous rates.

What’s Changing in Train Fares?

The new fares are based on the revised Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA). According to officials, ticketing systems across all platforms PRS (Passenger Reservation System), UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System), and manual counters are being updated to reflect these changes.

The adjustments vary based on travel class and distance, but suburban fares and season tickets for both suburban and non-suburban routes remain unchanged.

What Stays Unchanged?

- Suburban fares and season tickets will not see any increase, for both suburban and non-suburban routes.

- Ancillary charges such as reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and other additional charges remain unchanged.

- GST rates will continue to apply as per current government regulations.

- Fare rounding-off rules remain the same.

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Check Revised Fares for Non-AC Train Classes

For Non-suburban Train Travel

1. Second Class: No hike for trips up to 500 km

  • Rs 5 hike for 501–1500 km
  • Rs 10 hike for 1501–2500 km
  • Rs 15 hike for 2501–3000 km

2. Sleeper Class: Increase of 0.5 paisa per kilometre

3. First Class (non-AC): Hike of 0.5 paisa per kilometre

For Non-AC Mail/Express Trains

Second Class, Sleeper, First Class: Flat hike of 1 paisa per kilometre for each category

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Hike in Fares for AC Classes

All air-conditioned travel categories will see a 2 paisa per kilometre increase, including:

  • AC Chair Car
  • AC 3-Tier / 3-Economy
  • AC 2-Tier
  • First Class AC / Executive Class / Executive Anubhuti

Premium Trains Also Included in Hike

The revised fare structure will apply to all premium and special category trains, such as:

  • Vande Bharat
  • Tejas Express
  • Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto
  • Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Gatimaan
  • Jan Shatabdi, Mahamana, Yuva Express
  • Antyodaya
  • AC Vistadome & Anubhuti Coaches
  • Regular non-suburban services are also covered under this revision.

Indian Railways has termed this as a "minor fare adjustment" aimed at long-term service sustainability. Passengers are encouraged to check revised fares before booking their journey from July 1 onwards, as rates will vary based on distance and class.

 

 

 

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