No increase up to 500 Km in ordinary class; Increase of Rs.5 for distance 501 to 1500 Km & Rs.10 for distances up to 2500 Km & Rs.15 for distance slab 2501 to 3000 Km
The Ministry of Railways has announced a rationalisation of basic fares for passenger train services, effective from July 1, 2025. In a move aimed at streamlining fare structures and enhancing financial sustainability of passenger services, the revised fares are based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA).
According to the new fare structure, there will be no increase in ordinary non-AC class fares for journeys up to 500 km. For longer distances, a nominal hike has been introduced: Rs 5 for distances between 501 km and 1500 km, Rs 10 for 1501 km to 2500 km, and Rs 15 for journeys between 2501 km and 3000 km.
Key Highlights of Fare Rationalisation (Effective from 1st July 2025):
No change in Suburban single journey fares and Season Tickets (for both suburban and non-suburban routes).
For Ordinary Non-AC Classes (Non-suburban trains):
Second Class: Increased by Half Paisa per Kilometre subject to condition that
- No increase up to 500 Km
- Increase by Rs.5 for distance 501 to 1500 Km
- Increase by Rs.10 for distance 1501 to 2500 Km
- Increase by Rs.15 for distance 2501 to 3000 Km
Sleeper Class: Increased by 0.5 paisa per kilometre
First Class: Increased by 0.5 paisa per kilometre
For Mail/Express Trains (Non-AC):
- Second Class: Increased by 01 paisa per kilometre
- Sleeper Class: Increased by 01 paisa per kilometre
- First Class: Increased by 01 paisa per kilometre
For AC Classes (Mail/Express trains):
AC Chair Car, AC 3-Tier/3-Economy, AC 2-Tier, and AC First/Executive Class/Executive Anubhuti: Increased by 02 Paisa per kilometre
The fare revision also applies to premier and special train services such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, AC Vistadome coaches, Anubhuti coaches, and Ordinary non-suburban services, in accordance with the revised class-wise fare structure.
No Change in Ancillary Charges:
- Reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and other charges remain unchanged.
- GST will continue to be levied as per applicable rules.
- Fare rounding principles remain as per existing norms.
Implementation
Revised fares will apply to tickets booked on or after 01.07.2025. Tickets issued before this date will remain valid at the existing fare without any fare adjustment. PRS, UTS, and manual ticketing systems are being updated accordingly.
The Ministry of Railways has issued necessary instructions to all Zonal Railways to ensure smooth implementation of the revised fare structure.Zonal Railways have also been directed to update fare displays at all stations.