What’s inside:
Indian Railways has increased train fares starting from midnight on December 25, 2025. The fare hike ranges from 1 rupee to 2 rupees per kilometer for Sleeper Class, First Class, Mail/Express trains, and AC Chair Car.
Indian Railways has raised the fares of trains as of midnight on December 25, 2025. The increase varies from 1 rupee to 2 rupees per kilometer for Sleeper Class, First Class, Mail/Express trains, and AC Chair Car.
What’s inside:
The fare hike is aimed at maintaining revenue balance for Indian Railways amid increasing fuel costs, maintenance expenses, and network expansion needs.
The fare hike is intended to help Indian Railways balance revenue amidst rising fuel costs, maintenance expenses, and network expansion requirements.
What’s inside:
The new fares will not apply to all categories, providing relief to many passengers. Prices for suburban trains, monthly season tickets, and second class general travel up to 215 kilometers remain unchanged.
Several categories of trains are exempt from the fare hike, including suburban trains, monthly season tickets, and second class general travel up to 215 kilometers.
What’s inside:
There is an incremental increase in fares for Non-AC passenger trains based on distance traveled. Different tiers of increases apply for various distance ranges.
Non-AC passenger trains will see a gradual fare increase based on distance traveled, with varying increments for different distance ranges.
What’s inside:
The fares for Mail and Express trains have also been raised for Non-AC and AC categories, including Sleeper, First Class, AC Chair Car, AC 3-Tier, AC 2-Tier, and AC First Class.
Fares for Mail and Express trains have been increased for Non-AC and AC categories, affecting various classes such as Sleeper, First Class, AC Chair Car, AC 3-Tier, AC 2-Tier, and AC First Class.