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Mint
30-06-2025
- Mint
Attention commuters! Indian Railways to hike train fares from July 1: Check new slabs, Tatkal booking changes and more
Increase in train fares: Train fares for second-class passengers on long-distance trains will be hiked from July 1, 2025, Indian Railways notified in a statement on Monday. The maximum fare hike will be 2 paise per kilometre, as per the notification by the railway board. Fares for non-AC coaches will increase by 1 paisa per kilometre, while AC classes will see a hike of 2 paise per kilometre. Suburban trains and ordinary second-class travel for distances up to 500 kilometres will remain unaffected. Here's the revised list of fares. Train type Hike in fare Second Class Ordinary Increase by ₹ 5 for 501-1500km Increase by ₹ 10 for 1501-2500km Increase by ₹ 15 for 2501-3000km Sleeper Class Ordinary Half paisa First Class Ordinary Half paisa Second Class (Mail/Exp) one paisa Sleeper Class (Mail/Exp) one paisa First Class (Mail/Exp) one paisa AC Chair Car two paisa AC-3 tier/3E two paisa AC-2 tier two paisa AC First Class /EC/EA two paisa Basic fares of train services such as the Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, AC Vistadome coach, and other trains have also been revised as per the above-mentioned table. The latest increase in train fares by Indian Railways marks the first hike since 2022, as per reports. As per Indian Railways, other charges such as reservation fee and superfast surcharge will remain unchanged. There are also no changes in fares for Monthly Season Tickets (MSTs) and Suburban train fares. Apart from increasing train fares, Indian Railways has announced that reservation charts for long-distance trains will now be prepared eight hours before departure. Earlier, the reservation charts used to be prepared four hours before a train's scheduled departure. Starting July 1, 2025, only passengers with completed Aadhaar verification will be eligible to book Tatkal tickets through the IRCTC website or mobile app. OTP-based authentication will be done for Tatkal bookings from the end of July. Apart from the changes in reservation charts, Indian Railways also aims to roll out a modernised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) by December 2025. The new PRS will allow over 1.5 lakh ticket bookings per minute. This figure is roughly five times that of 32,000 tickets per minute in the current PRS, said the Railways, according to an ANI report. Users will be able to submit their choice of seat and see the fare calendar. PRS also has integrated facilities for Divyangjan, students and patients.
News18
30-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Indian Railways Fare Hike To Be Effective From July 1; Check How Much Will Train Ticket Price Increase
Last Updated: Fares for non-AC coaches will rise by 1 paisa per kilometre, while AC classes will see an increase of 2 paise per kilometre. The Indian Railways is set to implement a nationwide passenger fare hike for second class passengers on long distance trains starting from July 1, 2025. This will be the first increase since the last fare hike in 2020. The maximum fare hike, Indian Railways stated, will be 2 paise per kilometre. Fares for non-AC coaches will rise by 1 paisa per kilometre, while AC classes will see an increase of 2 paise per kilometre. However, there will be no fare changes for suburban trains and ordinary second-class travel for distances up to 500 kilometre. For second-class journeys exceeding 500 kilometre, fares will increase by only 0.5 paisa per kilometre. Monthly season tickets (MSTs) will remain unaffected, providing relief to daily commuters. There will be no changes in fares for Monthly Season Tickets (MSTs) and Suburban train fares. Additionally, other charges like the reservation fee and superfast surcharge will remain unchanged. Other Changes In addition to the fare hike, Indian Railways will tighten rules for Tatkal ticket bookings. Starting July 1, 2025, only passengers who have completed Aadhaar verification will be allowed to book Tatkal tickets via the IRCTC website or mobile app. From July 15, 2025, an OTP-based Aadhaar authentication will become mandatory during the Tatkal booking process. This move aims to increase transparency and reduce fraudulent bookings. Indian Railways is also working on preparing the final reservation chart eight hours prior to a train's departure, replacing the previous norm of four hours. This significant shift aims to enhance transparency and passenger convenience. The move, currently under pilot testing, is expected to benefit waitlisted passengers by giving them additional time to make alternate plans if their tickets remain unconfirmed. Alongside the early charting initiative, Indian Railways plans to launch a modernised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) by December 2025. Developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), the upgrade will streamline ticketing operations and enhance user experience. Once implemented, the upgraded PRS will be able to process over 1.5 lakh ticket bookings per minute, marking a nearly fivefold increase from the current capacity of 32,000 bookings per minute. First Published: June 30, 2025, 17:09 IST
India Today
24-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Indian Railways revises fares: AC, express to cost more from July 2025
Indian Railways is revising its fare structure from July 1, 2025. While short-distance and suburban routes remain unchanged, long-distance travellers will see a slight increase depending on class and by train in India is about to get a bit more expensive, but only for some passengers. Indian Railways has announced a revised fare structure that will come into effect from July 1, 2025. The fare hike isn't across the board—commuters on suburban trains and those with monthly season tickets can breathe easy as there's no increase in their new tariff will impact ordinary second class (for distances over 500 km), Mail/Express non-AC coaches, and all AC classes. Here's a breakdown of what's changing:ORDINARY SECOND CLASS: NO HIKE UP TO 500 KMIf you usually travel by second class and your journey is up to 500 km, you won't feel a pinch. The Railways have decided not to raise fares for this distance for journeys beyond 500 km, there will be a marginal increase of half a paise per km. That means, for a journey of 1,000 km, passengers will pay Rs 2.50 (NON-AC): SLIGHT INCREASE OF 1 PAISE PER KMTravellers in non-AC Mail or Express trains will see a fare increase of 1 paise per km. For example, a 1,000 km journey will now cost Rs 10 more than a small hike, but one that regular long-distance travellers will COACHES: FARE HIKE OF 2 PAISE PER KMAll AC class passengers, whether you're in AC Chair Car, AC 3-Tier, 2-Tier, or 1st Class AC—will face a fare hike of 2 paise per means that for a 1,000 km trip, you'll pay Rs 20 more than REMAINS THE SAMENo increase in suburban train faresIf you're a daily commuter using suburban rail services (like Mumbai local, Kolkata suburban lines), you won't be impacted at all. The fare structure here stays HIKE IN MONTHLY SEASON TICKETSFor those using MSTs for their regular office or school travel, fares remain unchanged even after July 1. This comes as a relief to lakhs of commuters who depend on season tickets every the fare adjustments may sound minor, over long distances and frequent travel, they do add up. Indian Railways hasn't revised fares in a long time, and this is likely a move to balance operating costs while trying not to burden daily new fare chart will be effective from 01.07.2025. Travellers booking tickets beyond this date should calculate fares accordingly.- Ends
News18
28-04-2025
- News18
'Ticket, Please?': What This Woman In 2AC Coach Showed TTE Stunned Everyone
A viral video shows a heated argument between a female passenger and a TTE over the validity of her MST pass in a 2AC coach. The video has sparked debate on social media Indian Railways remains a vital mode of transport across the nation, but a recent incident has brought attention to ticketing rules and passenger conduct. A viral video has captured a heated argument between a female passenger and a travelling ticket examiner (TTE) over the validity of her ticket. The woman, travelling in a 2AC coach, produced an MST (monthly seasonal ticket) pass instead of a valid 2AC ticket when the TTE asked to check. This led to confusion and a back-and-forth discussion about the ticket's legitimacy. Ticketing Rules MSTs are only valid for ordinary coaches, passenger trains, and Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (electric train) services, not for 1AC, 2AC, or 3AC coaches on long-distance superfast trains. This detail was the crux of the argument, as the TTE explained that the MST pass did not apply in the 2AC coach. For about three-and-a-half minutes, the woman argued that she had been assured by railway staff that she could travel in any coach. She showed the ticket on her phone and attempted to downplay the situation, but the TTE remained firm, eventually calling his senior for clarification. The video, shared by @gharkekalesh on X (formerly Twitter), has garnered over 22,000 views and sparked a heated discussion. Many users praised the TTE for his professionalism, while others debated the passenger's claims. The incident has highlighted the importance of understanding and following ticketing rules for efficient train travel. First Published:
