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News18
24-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Train Tickets To Cost More From July 1, 2025: Check Out Latest Railway Fare Hike
Last Updated: A senior railway official said around 13,000 daily non-AC mail and express trains will see a fare hike, while AC class fares will rise by 2 paisa per kilometre from July 1 In a significant move, Indian Railways is set to hike passenger train fares for the first time in several years, with the revised rates coming into effect from July 1. As per reports, passengers travelling on non-AC mail and express trains will see a fare increase of 1 paisa per kilometre. A senior railway official said on Tuesday that around 13,000 daily non-AC mail and express trains across the country would see a marginal hike in ticket prices. For AC class passengers, the fare increase will be 2 paisa per kilometre. The railway official assured that the new fare structure would not significantly impact passengers' budgets. Suburban train fares and Monthly Season Ticket (MST) prices will remain unchanged, providing relief to daily commuters travelling to and from work. Additionally, there will be no fare increase for passengers travelling up to 500 km in ordinary second class. However, for journeys exceeding 500 km in general second class, the fare will rise by only half a paisa per kilometre. For example, a 600 km journey would see an increase of just 50 paise, which is considered very nominal. Earlier in June 2025, Indian Railways announced an important change. Starting July 1, 2025, Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets. The Railway Ministry issued a directive on June 10, 2025, stating that this measure aims to ensure the Tatkal scheme benefits reach the general public and prevent misuse by agents. Additionally, from July 15, 2025, an extra layer of security will be added—passengers will be required to complete OTP verification based on Aadhaar. An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number during booking, which must be entered to proceed. First Published: June 24, 2025, 15:23 IST
Economic Times
24-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Railways hikes fares: From AC to express trains, here's how much more you'll pay from July 1
Railways ticket fare hike: Starting July 1st, Indian Railways will implement a slight fare increase for long-distance travelers, according to sources. Daily commuters and those with Monthly Season Tickets will not be affected. Ordinary second-class travel up to 500 km remains unchanged. However, fares will rise for longer distances in ordinary second class, as well as for Mail/Express and AC classes. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Who Will Not Be Affected? What Are the New Indian Railway Ticket Fares? Category Distance Fare Increase Suburban Trains Any No increase Monthly Season Ticket (MST) Any No increase Ordinary Second Class Up to 500 km No increase Ordinary Second Class Above 500 km ₹0.005 (half a paise) per km Mail/Express Trains (Non-AC) Any ₹0.01 (1 paise) per km AC Classes (All Trains) Any ₹0.02 (2 paise) per km Why the Hike? Starting July 1, Indian Railways will slightly increase fares for certain train passengers, according to an ET source. The revised rates will mainly affect long-distance travellers, while daily and short-distance commuters will see no major you travel by local trains or hold a Monthly Season Ticket (MST), don't worry, your fare remains the if you're travelling in ordinary second class for a distance up to 500 km, there will be no a breakdown of the revised rates:This is the first fare hike in several years. The change is being introduced to balance the increasing cost of operations and improve passenger facilities, though the Railway Ministry has not released an official statement yet.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Railways hikes fares: From AC to express trains, here's how much more you'll pay from July 1
Starting July 1st, Indian Railways will implement a slight fare increase for long-distance travelers, according to sources. Daily commuters and those with Monthly Season Tickets will not be affected. Ordinary second-class travel up to 500 km remains unchanged. However, fares will rise for longer distances in ordinary second class, as well as for Mail/Express and AC classes. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Who Will Not Be Affected? What Are the New Fares? Category Distance Fare Increase Suburban Trains Any No increase Monthly Season Ticket (MST) Any No increase Ordinary Second Class Up to 500 km No increase Ordinary Second Class Above 500 km ₹0.005 (half a paise) per km Mail/Express Trains (Non-AC) Any ₹0.01 (1 paise) per km AC Classes (All Trains) Any ₹0.02 (2 paise) per km Why the Hike? Starting July 1, Indian Railways will slightly increase fares for certain train passengers, according to an ET source. The revised rates will mainly affect long-distance travellers, while daily and short-distance commuters will see no major you travel by local trains or hold a Monthly Season Ticket (MST), don't worry, your fare remains the if you're travelling in ordinary second class for a distance up to 500 km, there will be no a breakdown of the revised rates:This is the first fare hike in several years. The change is being introduced to balance the increasing cost of operations and improve passenger facilities, though the Railway Ministry has not released an official statement yet.
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Railways to hike fares from July 1; one paise/km for non-AC and two paise/km for AC tickets
NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways is likely to introduce a marginal increase in the fares of AC and non-AC Mail, Express, and second class tickets, effective from July 1 this year. A senior Railway official told the TNIE on Tuesday that the new fare structure will not "create a big hole" in passengers' pockets. He added that no increase in suburban fare tariffs or Monthly Season Ticket (MST) prices is likely to be implemented. The official said there will be no fare hike for ordinary second class tickets for journeys up to 500 km. "But, the railways has planned to add just half a paisa per km for distances more than 500 km in ordinary second class journey," the official said. Providing further details, the official said that a minimal hike of 1 paisa per km in the fare tariff for non-AC Mail and Express trains (of which there are over 13,000 running daily across the country) is likely, while a 2 paisa per km increase is proposed for AC class tickets. The revision comes as part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to manage operational costs without burdening passengers, especially regular commuters and those travelling short distance.
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Indian Railways to marginally hike fares from July 1
NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways is likely to introduce only a marginal increase in the fares of AC and non-AC Mail, Express, and second class tickets, effective from July 1 this year. A senior Railway official told the TNIE on Tuesday that the new fare structure will not "create a big hole" in passengers' pockets. He further added that no increase in suburban fare tariffs or Monthly Season Ticket (MST) prices is likely to be implemented. Importantly, there will be no fare hike for ordinary second class tickets for journeys up to 500 km. "But, the railways has planned to add just half a paisa per km for distances more than 500 km in ordinary second class journey," the official told this newspaper. Providing further details, the official said that a minimal hike of 1 paisa per km in the fare tariff for non-AC Mail and Express trains (of which there are over 13,000 running daily across the country) is likely, while a 2 paisa per km increase is proposed for AC class tickets. This modest revision comes as part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to manage operational costs without burdening passengers, especially regular commuters and those travelling short distance.
