Railways has increased the prices due to inflation on the common man’s ride, please check the new rates before booking the ticket. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: If you are planning to go somewhere or return home in the coming days, then this news can spoil your budget a bit. A big update related to Indian Railways has come out, which is going to directly impact your pocket. Yes, from today train travel has become a little more expensive than before.

Most of us consider train not just as a means of travel but as the heartbeat of the country. Be it a festival or any office work, we first check the Railways website. But the new revised fares that have come into effect this morning have increased the concern of common passengers.

What has changed?
If reports are to be believed, Railways has made changes in the fares of different categories. This means that now you will have to spend more money for sleeper class to premium trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi. Although the Railways’ argument has always been to provide better facilities and strengthen the infrastructure, for middle class families every increase of Rs 10-20 spoils the math of the month.

How much impact on the middle class?
There is a large section of people in India who travel by rail every day. This is a big blow especially for those traveling long distances. When the prices of petrol, diesel and ration are already skyrocketing, the increase in rail fares seems like ‘neem on a bitter gourd’. People are now expressing their displeasure on social media, because this news is no less than a shock for the people going home during the festive season.

What to do before booking?
If you have booked tickets before today, you may have been saved from this increased expense. But every booking made after today will be as per the new rate. The advice is that next time you book a ticket on IRCTC, do check the ‘Fare Breakdown’ so that you can know how much money has actually increased on each item.

Finally, Railways should understand that for a large population of the country, trains are the only means of long distance travel. It is expected that in exchange for the increased fares, passengers will get better facilities, timely trains and equally good cleanliness.