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Business Standard
4 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Railways notifies minor fare hike: New ticket prices effective July 1, 2025
Indian Railways has on Monday officially notified a minor increase in railway fares, effective July 1, 2025. TOI had earlier reported that fares for passenger trains are likely to be hiked marginally. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to the Ministry of Railways, the adjustment aims to improve service sustainability and simplify fare calculations. The revised structure follows the updated Passenger Fare Table from the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA). The new fares shall be effective for tickets purchased from July 1, 2025. Previously issued tickets will maintain their original fares without adjustments. The PRS, UTS and manual ticketing platforms are undergoing necessary updates. Also Read | New Indian Railways Train Fares: Top Points Suburban journey fares and season tickets remain unchanged for both suburban and non-suburban routes. For Regular Non-AC Classes (Non-suburban trains): * Second Class: Half paisa per kilometre increase with specific conditions: No changes for journeys up to 500 kilometres Rs 5 hike for 501-1500 kms travel Rs 10 hike for 1501-2500 kms travel Rs 15 hike for 2501-3000 kms travel *Sleeper Class: Hike of 0.5 paisa per kilometre *First Class: Hike of 0.5 paisa per kilometre For Non-AC Mail/Express Services: Second Class: A rise of 01 paisa for each kilometre Sleeper Class: An increase of 01 paisa per kilometre First Class: Additional 01 paisa charged per kilometre AC Categories in Mail/Express trains: All air-conditioned classes including Chair Car, 3-Tier/3-Economy, 2-Tier, and First/Executive Class/Executive Anubhuti: Hike by 02 paisa per kilometre The revised fares are applicable to all premium and special services, including Vande Bharat, Tejas, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Gatimaan, Mahamana, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, Antyodaya, AC Vistadome coaches, Anubhuti coaches, and regular non-suburban services, following the updated class-specific fare framework. Also Read | Ancillary Charges Remain Constant: * Reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and additional charges stay the same. * GST application continues according to current regulations. * Existing fare rounding guidelines remain in effect.
