Under the revised fare structure, there is no change in fares for suburban services and Season Tickets, including both suburban and non-suburban routes.
The Ministry of Railways on Sunday announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, with a revised fare structure set to take effect from December 26, 2025, aimed at balancing rising operational costs while minimising the impact on passengers.
Former Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday said Indian Railways generates enormous non-classified data that can be monetised to create "tens of thousands of crores," stressing that the national transporter must adopt a holistic, long-term strategy to drive reforms.
BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday launched an attack against the Centre for revising the passenger fares in the Railways. She said that it appears to be a business-minded decision rather than one made for the public welfare.
The fare hike varies across different classes and train types. For ordinary non-AC classes in non-suburban trains, second-class fares will increase by half a paisa per kilometre, subject to certain conditions, such as No increase up to 500 Km; Increase by Rs 5 for distance 501 to 1500 Km;
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): The Aam Admi Party (AAP) on Tuesday wrote a letter to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's (DMRC) Managing Director Mangu Singh over the unjustified decision by the DMRC to hike the passenger fares for the second time within five months this year.