The new passenger fare structure of Indian Railways became effective on Friday, introducing a slight increase of 1 paise per kilometer for sleeper and first class ordinary classes for non-suburban journeys. This adjustment, as per the Ministry of Railways, aims to maintain a balance between passenger affordability and operational sustainability.
In a graded approach, the Railways has rationalized fares for Ordinary Non-AC (non-suburban) services, covering Second Class Ordinary, Sleeper Class Ordinary, and First Class Ordinary. Notably, Second Class Ordinary fares remain unaltered for journeys up to 215 km, safeguarding short-distance and daily commuters from any impact.
For distances ranging from 216 km to 2,250 km, fare adjustments have been implemented in increments of Rs 5 to Rs 20. Suburban services, season tickets, and mail and express trains have also seen fare adjustments, with a rationalized increase of 2 paise per kilometer across non-AC and AC classes.
The revised fares apply to tickets booked on or after December 26, 2025, with no additional charges for tickets booked earlier. It is important to note that reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and ancillary charges remain unchanged, while GST applicability and fare rounding off norms remain unaffected.
