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Railways Fare Hike: Indian Railways hiked ticket fares, train travel will be expensive; Effective from when

By Samira Vishwas
  • Train travel is expensive
  • There has been an increase in passenger fares
  • The increase will be applicable from December 26

When it comes to long-distance travel in India, the common man has no choice but to train. Not everyone can afford air travel. But now By rail Traveling is going to be expensive now. Railways has increased the passenger fare. This fare will be effective from December 26. However, there will be no increase in the fares of local trains and short distance passengers. This change is expected to generate an additional revenue of approximately ₹600 crore in the current financial year. Railways has also explained the reasons for this fare hike.

If the common man now has a question, what about us? Then this news is definitely for you. Let us know exactly which passenger fares have been increased by the Railways and what will be the impact on the customers.

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Where exactly was the fare increase?

There has been a marginal increase in fares for long-distance passengers. For a distance of more than 215 km, traveling in general class will cost 1 paise more per km. Non-AC coaches of mail and express trains and all AC classes will increase by 2 paise per kilometre. Railways gave an example and said that a non-AC journey of 500 km will cost only Rs 10 extra.

Who is exempt from rent hike?

Under the new system, there will be no increase in the fares of local trains (suburban services) and monthly season tickets (MST). Passengers traveling up to 215 km in normal class will still have to pay the old fare. So these passengers have definitely got relief. No changes have been made to the suburban service. Passengers can definitely feel relieved about this.

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Why was the fare increase?

Railway officials say the fares have been rationalized in view of the significant expansion of the railway network and operations in the last decade. The demand for railway operations has increased and the number of employees has also been increased to strengthen security measures, which has led to an increase in costs.

Employee expenditure has reached ₹1.15 lakh crore, while pension expenditure has reached ₹60,000 crore. The total operating expenditure for the year 2024-25 has reached ₹2.63 lakh crore.

Focus on increasing freight volume

To meet rising costs, Indian Railways Also focusing on increasing freight traffic. It is also making limited adjustments to passenger fares. This strategy has also improved security and efficiency. India now has the second largest freight rail system in the world.

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