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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Train ticket prices increased from July 1, 2025: How much will travel on Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani and Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani cost now?
Which trains and services are affected by the latest fare revision implemented from July 1, 2025? Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills How much will travel cost now on the Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express? How much will travel cost now on the Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Express? What's the latest increase in AC, non-AC and second-class train tickets? For AC Classes (Mail/Express trains): AC Chair Car, AC 3-Tier/3-Economy, AC 2-Tier, and AC First/Executive Class/Executive Anubhuti: Increased by 02 paisa per km. Is there any change in ancillary charges? Attention, railway passengers! The Ministry of Railways on Monday (June 30, 2025) announced a marginal increase in passenger train fares to streamline fare structures and improve the financial viability of rail services. However, there is no change in ticket prices for travelling up to 500 km on ordinary non-AC classes (non-suburban trains). The new rates take effect from July 1, 2025. The revised fares are in line with the updated passenger fare table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA).The fare revision also applies to premier and special train services, such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, AC Vistadome coaches, Anubhuti coaches, and ordinary non-suburban services (after 500 km), based on the new fare structure for different read: IRCTC's new tatkal rules you must know before your next confirmed train ticket booking: Know all FAQ's Here is an example of two popular train routes with old and new fares to show how much ticket prices have increased:The HWH Rajdhani Express (12302) operating between New Delhi and Howrah (West Bengal) has seen a fare revision effective July 1, 2025:The fare for Third AC (3A) has increased from Rs 3,020 to Rs 3,065 effective July 1, 2025-a hike of Rs Second AC (2A) fare has gone up from Rs 4,140 to Rs 4,180, reflecting an increase of Rs First AC (1A) fare has risen from Rs 5,155 to Rs 5,185, with a hike of Rs Rajdhani Express (22222)-New Delhi to Mumbai CSMTThe CSMT Rajdhani Express (22222) running from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Mumbai CSMT has witnessed a fare hike effective July 1, Third AC (3A) fare has increased from Rs 3,135 on June 30 to Rs 3,180 from July 1, marking a hike of Rs Second AC (2A) fare has gone up from Rs 4,140 to Rs 4,340, a sharp rise of Rs First AC (1A) fare has risen from Rs 5,155 to Rs 5,390, registering the highest increase of Rs 235 among all Class: Increased by half paisa per km subject to condition that· No increase up to 500 km· Increase by Rs 5 for distance 501 to 1,500 km· Increase by Rs 10 for distance 1501 to 2,500 km· Increase by Rs 15 for distance 2501 to 3,000 kmSleeper Class: Increased by 0.5 paisa per kmFirst Class: Increased by 0.5 paisa per km· Second Class: Increased by 01 paisa per km· Sleeper Class: Increased by 01 paisa per km· First Class: Increased by 01 paisa per kmNo Change in Ancillary Charges:Reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and other charges remain will continue to be levied as per applicable rounding principles remain as per existing norms.
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Railways rationalises basic fare for passenger train services, details
To streamline fare structures and ensure better financial sustainability, the Ministry of Railways has announced a rationalisation of basic fares for passenger train services, effective from July 1, 2025. The revised fares are based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA).According to the new fare structure, there will be no increase in ordinary non-AC class fares for journeys up to 500 km. For longer distances, a nominal hike has been introduced: Rs 5 for distances between 501 km and 1500 km, Rs 10 for 1501 km to 2500 km, and Rs 15 for journeys between 2501 km and 3000 Mail and Express trains (non-AC classes), the basic fare has been increased by 1 paisa per kilometre across Second Class, Sleeper Class, and First Class categories. In AC classes, including AC Chair Car, AC 3-Tier, AC 2-Tier, and Executive Classes, fares will rise by 2 paisa per single journey fares and season tickets, for both suburban and non-suburban routes, remain unchanged. Reservation charges, superfast surcharges, and other ancillary fees also remain the same. GST will continue to be applied as per existing rules, and fare rounding principles will remain revised fare will apply to tickets booked on or after July 1, 2025. Tickets issued before this date will remain valid at the old rates, and no fare adjustment will be made. The Indian Railways is updating its Passenger Reservation System (PRS), Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS), and manual ticketing systems to reflect the new fare rationalisation will also cover premium and special train services, including Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, AC Vistadome coaches, and Anubhuti Ministry of Railways has directed all Zonal Railways to update fare displays at stations and ensure a smooth implementation of the revised fares from July.- Ends
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Railways rationalises passenger fares from tomorrow; No change for suburban routes
New Delhi (India) June 30 (ANI): In a move aimed at streamlining fare structures and enhancing the financial sustainability of passenger services, the Ministry of Railways has rationalised the basic fare of Passenger train services, effective from 01 July 2025. The revised fares are based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA), the railways said in a release. As per the release, no change in Suburban single journey fares and Season Tickets (for both suburban and non-suburban routes). The fare hike varies across different classes and train types. For ordinary non-AC classes in non-suburban trains, second-class fares will increase by half a paisa per kilometre, subject to certain conditions, such as No increase up to 500 Km; Increase by Rs 5 for distance 501 to 1500 Km; Increase by Rs 10 for distance 1501 to 2500 Km; and Increase by Rs 15 for distance 2501 to 3000 Km. Sleeper and first-class fares will also see a similar increase. The first class will witness an increase of 0.5 paise per kilometre. Mail and express trains will have a slightly higher fare hike, with second-class fares increasing by one paisa per kilometre, and sleeper and first-class fares will follow the same. AC classes, including AC chair car, AC 3-Tier/3-Economy, AC 2-tier, and AC First/Executive Class/Executive Anubhuti, will see a fare increase of two paisa per kilometre. The fare revision also applies to premier and special train services such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, AC Vistadome coaches, Anubhuti coaches, and Ordinary non-suburban services, in accordance with the revised class-wise fare structure. Additionally, there will be no change in ancillary charges, such as reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and other applicable charges, which will remain unchanged. GST will continue to be levied as per applicable rules. Fare rounding principles remain as per existing norms. The revised fares will apply to tickets booked on or after 01.07.2025. Tickets issued before this date will remain valid at the existing fare without any fare adjustment. PRS, UTS, and manual ticketing systems are being updated accordingly, the release said. The Ministry of Railways has issued necessary instructions to all Zonal Railways to ensure the smooth implementation of the revised fare structure and update fare displays at all stations, it added. (ANI)
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
No fare hikes up to 500 km for ordinary class travel: Railways
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced a new fare structure for passenger train services, which will come into effect from July 1. One of the key highlights of the revised structure is that there will be no increase in fares for ordinary non-AC class passengers travelling up to 500 kilometres. The fare rationalisation aims to streamline the existing fare system and improve the financial health of passenger services. The updated fare chart has been issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA) and will be applicable across various categories of trains and classes. For ordinary non-suburban trains, there will be a marginal increase in fares beyond 500 kilometres. In second-class coaches, the fare will go up by Rs 5 for journeys between 501 and 1,500 km, Rs 10 for distances between 1,501 and 2,500 km, and Rs 15 for 2,501 to 3,000 km. Sleeper class and first-class fares in non-suburban trains will also increase slightly, by 0.5 paisa per kilometre. In Mail and Express trains (non-AC classes), second class, sleeper class, and first class fares will see a uniform hike of 1 paisa per kilometre. For AC classes, including Chair Car, 3-Tier, 2-Tier, AC First, Executive Class, and Anubhuti Class, the increase will be 2 paisa per kilometre. The fare changes will also apply to special and premium trains such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, and trains with AC Vistadome and Anubhuti coaches. There will be no change in suburban ticket fares or season tickets, whether suburban or non-suburban. Additionally, reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and other charges will remain unchanged. GST will continue to be levied as per existing rules, and rounding-off principles for fares will remain the same. The revised fares will apply only to tickets booked on or after July 1. Tickets issued before this date will remain valid at the old rates, and passengers will not need to pay any fare difference. The Indian Railways has directed all zones to ensure a smooth transition by updating their ticketing systems -- PRS (Passenger Reservation System), UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System), and manual counters -- and by updating fare boards at stations across the country.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Railways revises passenger train base fares effective July 1: Check here
Revised fares for passenger, express, and premium trains take effect from 1 July; suburban fares and other charges remain unchanged as Railways updates ticketing systems New Delhi In a step aimed at simplifying fare structures and improving the financial health of passenger services, the Ministry of Railways has announced a rationalisation of base fares for passenger trains. The new fares will come into effect from 1 July 2025, based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA). For ordinary non-AC classes on non-suburban trains, the adjustments are as follows: * Second Class: Fares will rise by half a paisa per kilometre, with the following conditions: - No increase for distances up to 500 km - An increase of ₹5 for journeys between 501 and 1,500 km - An increase of ₹10 for distances between 1,501 and 2,500 km - An increase of ₹15 for trips between 2,501 and 3,000 km * Sleeper Class: Fares will increase by 0.5 paisa per kilometre. * First Class: A rise of 0.5 paisa per kilometre. Increases for Mail and Express trains * On non-AC Mail and Express trains: - Second Class, Sleeper Class, and First Class: Fares will go up by 1 paisa per kilometre. * For AC classes on these trains: Special trains also covered The revised fares will also be applicable to premium and special trains including Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, as well as AC Vistadome and Anubhuti coaches, and ordinary non-suburban services, following the updated fare structure for each class. What remains unchanged * There will be no change in suburban single journey fares or season ticket prices for both suburban and non-suburban routes. * Reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and similar fees will not change. * GST will continue to be applied as per existing regulations. * Fare rounding will be done according to the current rules. Implementation details The revised fares will apply to all tickets booked on or after 1 July 2025. Tickets issued before this date will stay valid at the old rates without any adjustment. Ticketing systems including PRS (Passenger Reservation System), UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System), and manual booking counters are being updated to reflect the changes. The Ministry has directed all Zonal Railways to ensure a smooth transition to the new fare structure and to update fare displays at railway stations across the country.
