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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Travel to cost more from July as list of fares on AC, non-AC coaches out
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Railways has rationalised the basic fares for passenger train services, effective from July 1 this year. The changes apply to AC and non-AC reserved classes of mail and express trains. In an official circular issued on Monday, the Railways detailed the fare revisions, stating that non-AC class fares in mail and express trains have been increased by 1 paisa per kilometre, while all AC classes have seen a hike of 2 paisa per kilometre. Suburban trains and monthly season tickets (MST) have been exempted from the fare increase, citing the broader interest of daily commuters. There has been no change in the fare for ordinary second class travel up to 500 km. However, beyond this distance, a modest increase of half a paisa per kilometre has been implemented. Ordinary sleeper class and first-class passengers will also incur an extra charge of half a paisa per kilometre from July 1. 'No increase up to 500km but an increase by Rs 5 for distance 5,012 to 1,500 kms and an increase in fare by Rs 10 for distance 1,501 to 2,500 km have been made', remarked the government circular. The circular also stated that for journeys exceeding 2,501 to 3,000 km, there is an increase of Rs 15 in fare, in addition to a 0.5 paisa per kilometre rise in sleeper class charges. For AC chair car, AC-3 tier or 3-Economy, AC 2-tier, and AC First/Executive Class (Anubhuti), the fare has been increased by 2 paisa per kilometre. 'The fair revision also applies to premier and special trains services like Rajdhani, Shatabadi, Duranto, Vande Bharat, Tejas- Rajdhani, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan -Shatabadi, Yuva Express, AC Vistadome coaches, Anubhuti coaches, and ordinary non-suburban services in accordance with revised class-wise fare structure,' a senior railway official said. The ministry has clarified that there will be no increase in reservation charges, super fast surcharges, or other additional charges. 'The GST will continue to be levied as per applicable', the circular read. The Ministry of Railway said that tickets issued prior to July 1 will remain valid at the existing fare, with no fare adjustment.'
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Railway Fare Hike Kicks In From Tomorrow, No Extra Charge For Pre-Booked Tickets
Last Updated: In a statement, the railway ministry said those who have booked tickets before July 1 will not have to pay any extra charges The Indian Railways has rationalised the basic fare of passenger train services from July 1 by increasing the charges two paisa per kilometre for air-conditioning class and one paisa per kilometre for the non-AC class. In a statement issued on Monday, the railway ministry said those who have booked tickets before the date will not have to pay any extra charges. 'Tickets issued before this date will remain valid at existing rates, with no fare adjustment," a ministry official told News18. The ministry said the fare has been increased to enhance financial sustainability of passenger services. 'Revised fares will apply to tickets booked on or after July 1… PRS, UTS, and manual ticketing systems are being updated accordingly," it said. In addition to this, it was also clarified that there will be no change in ancillary charges. 'Reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and other charges remain unchanged. GST will continue to be levied as per applicable rules," the statement read, adding that the fare-rounding principles remain as per existing norms. HOW MUCH MORE WILL THE TICKETS COST? The fare of AC class in mail and express trains has been increased by two paisa per km. This is valid for AC chair car, AC 3-tier, 3-economy, AC 2-tier, AC first class, and executive class. It is also applicable for the executive Anubhuti. '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," the ministry said. The fare of non-AC mail and express travel has increased by one paisa per km. This covers second class, sleeper class and first class. Indian Railways has revised second-class fares with a marginal hike of half a paisa per km. While journeys up to 500 km remain unaffected, passengers travelling beyond will now pay Rs 5 to Rs 15 more, depending on the length of their journey – Rs 5 for 501 km to 1,500 km, Rs 10 for 1,501 km to 2,500 km, and Rs 15 for 2,501 km to 3,000 km. 'No change in suburban single journey fares and season tickets (for both suburban and non-suburban routes)," the ministry said. Last week, News18 had reported the ministry will increase fares from July 1. For the almost-1,400 km distance between Delhi and Mumbai, the fare increase in AC class tickets will be Rs 28 per person and for non-AC class it will be Rs 14. For the second class, the increase will be less than Rs 5 per person. For close to 2,200 km between Delhi and Chennai, the fare hike will be Rs 44 for AC class for each passenger and Rs 22 for non-AC mail/express class tickets. In the second class, the hike would be less than Rs 10 per person. The last fare revision was done in 2020 and, before that, in 2014-2015. First Published: June 30, 2025, 22:56 IST
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.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Railways announce fare rationalisation from July 1 after five-year gap
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, with the revised structure set to take effect from July 1. There will be no change in suburban single journey fares or season tickets for both suburban and non-suburban routes. For ordinary non-AC classes on non-suburban trains, Second Class fares have been increased by half a paisa per kilometre, with no change applicable for travel up to 500 km. Beyond this threshold, the increase will be ₹5 for distances between 501 and 1,500 km, ₹10 for distances between 1,501 and 2,500 km, and ₹15 for distances between 2,501 and 3,000 km. Sleeper Class and First Class fares will also see an increase of 0.5 paisa per kilometre. In the case of Mail and Express trains (non-AC), fares for Second Class and First Class passengers have been hiked by one paisa per kilometre. For AC classes in Mail and Express trains, fares will rise by two paise per kilometre across all categories — AC Chair Car, AC 3-Tier and 3-Economy, AC 2-Tier, and AC First/Executive Class/Executive Anubhuti. The revision will also apply to premier and special trains 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. Ancillary charges such as reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and others remain unchanged. GST will continue to be levied as per the applicable rules, the Indian Railways spokesperson said. The Ministry has issued directives to all zonal railways for the smooth implementation of the revised fare structure. Zonal railways have also been instructed to update fare displays at all stations. According to data available with the Ministry, Indian Railways carried 715 crore passengers during the financial year April 2024–March 2025. Of these, 81 crore passengers travelled in AC and Sleeper Class, while 634 crore travelled in the unreserved category. Passenger revenue during the period stood at ₹75,750 crore. The revision marks the first hike in train fares in five years. M. Jamshed, former Member (Traffic) of the Railway Board, described the increase of one to two paise per kilometre as 'a rationalisation that was long overdue'. 'This hike shall contribute an additional ₹1,500 crore to ₹1,600 crore in passenger revenues. Similar fare hikes took place in 2013, 2014, and in 2020,' Mr. Jamshed told The Hindu. He, however, noted that Indian Railways continues to face challenges in achieving financial sustainability. 'FY2024–25 has closed with total earnings below the budgetary estimates. Passenger revenue did increase to ₹75,457 crore but remained below the projected ₹80,000 crore,' he said. 'With freight incremental loading of 26 million tonnes — from 1,591 to 1,617 million tonnes — the revenue generation was marginal,' Mr. Jamshed added. 'Stiffer targets for FY2025–26, including ₹92,000 crore in passenger revenue, are unlikely to be achieved.'
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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.
