Train fare hike from Dec 26 | Non-AC passengers to pay Rs 10 extra for 500 km

The Indian Railway on Sunday announced a new fare structure effective from December 26, 2025. India's second-largest employer estimates a Rs 600 crore revenue gain from this change. Under the new ticket pricing structure, passengers will pay 1 paisa per km extra on journeys beyond 215 km in Ordinary Class, and 2 paise per km for Mail/Express Non-AC and AC classes. The Railway has not increased fares in the suburban and monthly season tickets. The Railway has announced a new fare structure effective from December 26, 2025, with no fare increase for journeys under 215 km in Ordinary Class. For journeys beyond 215 km, there will be a fare hike of 1 paise per km in Ordinary Class, and 2 paise per km for Mail/Express Non-AC and AC classes. The expected revenue gain from this change is RS 600 crore, and passengers on a 500 km Non-AC journey will pay an additional Rs 10.