{"id":1303998,"date":"2025-12-22T06:51:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T01:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1303998"},"modified":"2025-12-22T06:58:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T01:28:22","slug":"indian-railways-hike-reserved-ticket-fare-by-2-paisa-km-to-earn-rs-600-crore-extra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/indian-railways-hike-reserved-ticket-fare-by-2-paisa-km-to-earn-rs-600-crore-extra\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Railways Hike Reserved Ticket Fare By 2 Paisa\/Km To Earn Rs 600 Crore Extra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Indian Railways has announced a <strong>fare hike for long-distance passenger trains<\/strong>, effective <strong>December 26<\/strong>. The revision applies to Mail, Express and AC train services and marks another step in fare rationalisation. While ticket prices will increase slightly for long journeys, short-distance and suburban travel will remain unaffected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-10-4-1280x720-1024x576-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Indian Railways Hike Reserved Ticket Fare By 2 Paisa\/Km To Earn Rs 600 Crore Extra\" class=\"wp-image-1304004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-10-4-1280x720-1024x576-1-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-10-4-1280x720-1024x576-1-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-10-4-1280x720-1024x576-1-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Details of the Fare Revision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the revised structure, fares will rise marginally based on distance and travel class:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ordinary class<\/strong> journeys beyond <strong>215 km<\/strong> will see an increase of <strong>1 paisa per kilometre<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-AC Mail and Express trains<\/strong> will become costlier by <strong>2 paise per kilometre<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All AC classes<\/strong> will also witness a <strong>2 paise per kilometre<\/strong> increase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a passenger travelling around <strong>500 km<\/strong> in a non-AC coach will pay roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/indian-railways-announces-fare-hike-for-mail-express-and-ac-trains-from-december-26-3838531\"><strong>\u20b910 more<\/strong> than before<\/a>. Railway officials have stressed that the increase is modest and designed to minimise the burden on passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Will Be Affected<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fare hike mainly impacts <strong>long-distance travellers<\/strong>, especially those using Mail, Express and AC services across states. Importantly, <strong>suburban train services<\/strong>, <strong>monthly season tickets<\/strong>, and <strong>short-distance ordinary class journeys below 215 km<\/strong> will not see any fare change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This selective increase ensures that daily commuters and lower-income travellers remain protected from higher travel costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Indian Railways Introduced the Hike<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Railways cited <strong>rising operational and maintenance costs<\/strong> as the primary reason for the fare revision. Expenses related to fuel, manpower, infrastructure upkeep, safety upgrades and pensions have increased steadily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The railway aims to balance affordability with financial sustainability while continuing to invest in network expansion, station redevelopment and improved passenger amenities. Officials noted that fare adjustments help support long-term service quality without imposing sharp price jumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expected Revenue Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The revised fares are expected to generate approximately <strong>\u20b9600 crore in additional revenue<\/strong>. This extra income will be used to strengthen operations and fund ongoing and future infrastructure projects across the railway network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the increase, Indian Railways continues to remain one of the most affordable long-distance transport options in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From December 26, passengers travelling long distances on Indian Railways will pay slightly higher fares on Mail, Express and AC trains. With short-distance and suburban services unaffected, the move reflects a targeted approach to managing costs while maintaining accessibility for millions of daily commuters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Railways has announced a fare hike for long-distance passenger trains, effective December 26. The revision applies to Mail, Express and AC train services and marks another step in fare rationalisation. 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