Indian Railways fares to increase from Dec 26 to boost revenue

Indian Railways on Sunday announced a revision in fares with effect from December 26 this year, aimed at a Rs 600 crore increase in revenue.

Under the new ticket pricing structure, passengers will pay an extra 1 paisa per km on journeys beyond 215 km in Ordinary Class, and 2 paise per km for Mail and Express non-AC and AC classes. Passengers on a 500 km non-AC journey will pay an additional Rs 10 for their



journey. There is no increase in ticket prices for passengers travelling on routes shorter than 215 km.

Fares have also not been raised for suburban and monthly season tickets to ensure travel remains affordable for low and middle-income families.

Over the past decade, the Indian Railways has significantly expanded its network and operations, reaching even the remotest corners of the country.