Indian Railways to hike ticket prices from Dec 26, estimates Rs 600 cr revenue gain
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. For passengers travelling shorter routes than 215 km, there are no hike in ticket prices. Meanwhile, passengers on a 500 km Non-AC journey will pay an additional Rs 10 for their journey.
